Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present in both official languages the fourth report of the Standing Committee on National Defence and Veterans Affairs which relates to Bill C-61. This bill amends the War Veterans Allowance Act and significantly improves the Pension Act.
I would conclude by indicating that the well-known issue of compensation to merchant mariners has not yet been dealt with by the committee. By agreement it will be dealt with sometime in the near future, but we are reporting our vigorous discussions at this point.