Mr. Speaker, I rise today to present a petition on behalf of several residents of British Columbia concerned about the announced and anticipated cuts in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The petitioners raise the issues of the $226 million cuts to Veterans Affairs, which have already been announced, the anticipated impact of further cuts as a result of the strategic and operating review and the fact that 500 jobs are now in play. They express concerns over the ability of the department to service our veterans in that environment.
They specifically call for the Government of Canada to restore funding to the Department of Veterans Affairs.