Mr. Speaker, we have a problem. Despite the billions of dollars the Liberals claim they have thrown at Veteran Affairs, the backlog in claims is approaching 50,000. In fact, it is now normal for veterans and their families to wait two years for their claims to be processed, while the standard is 16 weeks. This problem did not start with COVID. Something, someone or the system is failing veterans, and it has happened under the Liberals' watch.
Can the minister tell the House what specific direction, if any, he is giving Veterans Affairs to reduce the backlog?