I call this meeting to order.
Good morning. Welcome to meeting number 114 of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, January 29, 2024, the committee is resuming its study of the experience of indigenous veterans and Black veterans.
Today's meeting is taking place in a hybrid format, and as a reminder, all comments should be addressed through the chair.
I would like to welcome the witnesses for this meeting.
From the Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association, we have Mr. Richard Blackwolf, national president. Welcome.
From the Veterans Association Food Bank, we have Ms. Marie Blackburn, executive director, and Tommy Wayne Benjamin, store clerk, Veterans Association Thrift Store. Welcome.
You will have five minutes for your opening statement. After that, members of the committee will ask you some questions.
I'm going to start with you, Mr. Blackwolf. You can speak for five minutes, please.