I call this meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 103 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motions adopted by the committee on March 9, 2023, and Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the committee resumes its study on the recognition of Persian Gulf veterans and wartime service.
Before we begin, I would like to ask all members participating in person to read the guidelines on the updated cards on the table regarding any acoustic problems that may occur, as these can cause hearing injuries to participants, but especially to the interpreters. I ask everyone to keep their headsets away from the microphone.
As a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
Now I would like to welcome our witness.
We have with us today Kevin “Sammy” Sampson, president of the Rwanda Veterans Association of Canada.
Mr. Sampson, you will have five minutes for your opening remarks. After that, members will ask you questions, but just before that, I have Mr. Desilets.