Mr. Speaker, I would like to table this supplementary report with the House to ensure the voices of veterans are heard. Over the course of this study at the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs, we heard from many different veterans, particularly from veterans who served in the war in Afghanistan who continue to be ignored and disrespected by the Liberal government. The committee agreed to study the designation of wartime service, which extends beyond just veterans who fought in the Persian Gulf War. In fact, even veterans who fought in the Persian Gulf raised this point several times, yet the report tabled by the committee completely neglected to mention even a single veteran who fought in Afghanistan.
Veterans put their lives on the line in combat and graciously agreed to travel to Ottawa to share their experiences with the committee. We owe it to them to include the wisdom they shared with us.
Common-sense Conservatives want to make it clear that we are listening to veterans, and we will not let the Liberal government and its NDP allies continue to ignore their concerns.