I call the meeting to order.
Welcome to meeting number 104 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 and December 5, 2023, the committee is resuming its study of the recognition of Persian Gulf veterans and the definition of wartime service.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, pursuant to the Standing Orders.
Rachel Blaney is joining us virtually.
I'd like to welcome Anita Vandenbeld to the committee.
As you already know, all comments must be addressed through the chair.
Mr. Desilets will start things off.