Mr. Speaker, I table the Conservatives' supplemental report to the veterans affairs committee's report on suicide prevention.
Suicide among veterans is an epidemic in the country and is claiming more lives than many of the conflicts that have happened in this century. Despite all the cries of broken-hearted spouses, parents and siblings, the government is still failing to do enough about this.
Although the report is a step in the right direction, the calls for action need to be stronger and more precise. Therefore, Conservatives have outlined in our supplemental report a road map for ensuring that veterans are no longer retraumatized by their own government and that they are able to access timely care so they can find peace before it is too late. We also raise the issue of MAID being pushed on veterans who are seeking help in living their life.
To all people who serve Canada and have been lost to suicide, I say that we honour their service to Canada and we mourn their lives. Let us act now to prevent the loss of more Canadian heroes.