Veterans Affairs committee  Are you referring to the Department of Veterans Affairs?

Veterans Affairs committee  For VRAB, I've had my folks talk to me about things, but for Veterans Affairs I have a different impression, both personally and from what my friends have told me. Are we talking about VRAB or are we talking about Veterans Affairs?

Veterans Affairs committee  My own experience is that it's largely a myth. I had a bad transition experience but I had outstanding follow-up. They didn't forget me, they didn't leave me alone, and they made me feel connected. That's all I needed.

Veterans Affairs committee  Do I have to recuse myself because a classmate of mine is the acting chair? I've heard about a lot of frustration with VRAB, and I think there are a number of far more educated colleagues who have appeared before you to give you far better detail than I ever could. I don't feel

Veterans Affairs committee  We don't have that information right now, but I can tell you that, for 25% of those who leave the Canadian Armed Forces, the transition is challenging. They were used to a military culture that provided support. As said, it might be difficult for the family, but the transition is

Veterans Affairs committee  When the goal is to provide better service to the member and family, they absolutely should be sitting together discussing the case together. I feel very strongly that Debbie's hit the nail right on the head on this one. It would make things so much easier to simply make that a j

Veterans Affairs committee  I have experienced both situations. As an anglophone, I was transferred to Bagotville. I was a minority in a culture that was very welcoming and patient. That said, I think there is a duality of existence. However, many of the services for those who are serving and who do move

Veterans Affairs committee  I will underline one important point. Hiring more veterans who are going to be reaching out to other veterans, and who are a good fit and can handle it, is absolutely critical because of trust. As Debbie has said, just being from that community means there's an instant rapport. A

Veterans Affairs committee  I can add to that. It's exactly what Nora said: traumatic brain injury is a common injury, with common diagnostics and common presenting symptoms. How the veteran or the family will access supports to deal with that consequence of service can be very different in Canada. I spe

Veterans Affairs committee  If I could just back up to your very first question about reserves and regular forces and whether there are differences, I would like to put one thing out there that is a bit of a challenge for all of us who are trying to reach out, collaborate, and care. That's the fact that a l

Veterans Affairs committee  I'd be happy to jump in on that. I want to be careful that I don't sound too blunt, but I do have a military background. I was told to cut things fairly short. We need to invest. We need to invest in providing resources to caregivers that don't put more burdens on caregivers. Th