Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Veterans Affairs is about to embark on a two week trip to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the ceasefire in Korea. I sincerely hope these veterans have a good trip as we are all very proud of their efforts.
However, in April the minister promised in committee to bring forth legislation that would make merchant navy vets equal with other vets. Now it is the end of September and there is still no legislation.
Is the minister prepared to table his bill and meet with the merchant navy vets who are on hunger strike to discuss their concerns before he leaves on Friday so we can bring everything to an end?