Veterans Affairs committee  I am here before you as a spouse and as a caregiver. Officially, I'm talking on my own behalf as much as I know that many veterans, many veterans organizations, as well as many politicians recognize my vital role in the healing process and recovery of my husband, a wounded warrio

Veterans Affairs committee  I probably suffer from paranoia too, as his own paranoia made me believe even that the Conservative Party made me a target last year. Yes, people made me believe that I was seen as a national threat and I was on some kind of list. Can't you realize that I'm not that important? Ve

Veterans Affairs committee  I wish every politician would agree to meet with me when I asked and listen to what I had to say, Mr. Chair.

Veterans Affairs committee  These are my last words. Which word is making you afraid: legislation, compensation, or recognition? I just want you to remember that in my world and in my husband's world, time is a silent killer. That's all I have to say for now.

Veterans Affairs committee  The measure would have actually enabled me to keep working longer. One of the problems I encountered was case managers telling me that I was there to do the work and take over. That's the argument they would use to deny my husband services. That said, another problem is the for

Veterans Affairs committee  Initiatives already exist, such as Wounded Warriors Canada and Can Praxis. It's necessary to address— caregiver fatigue as a couple, as a family, and with also an input of education—just tools that I will bring back home to make a difference. Don't forget that PTSD is a proces

Veterans Affairs committee  Would money be a problem in my answer?

Veterans Affairs committee  Let's say that I can dream about it. It would be a centre, a physical centre, to which families could come, and couples. It would be accessible to everybody. We need respite. But you know, the social.... I'm going to switch to French, if you don't mind. It's easier for me. J

Veterans Affairs committee  If there were only one, it would already be great. If only you knew the difference that resources like Can Praxis and Wounded Warriors make in the life of a caregiver. You have no idea. First of all, we live so much in silence. Don't forget that most times the wounded warrior

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  It would be as needed. I know I look devastated. Honestly I am, but I was much worse five, six, seven years ago. It's a process. So if I needed it, honestly, for two weeks a year until I didn't need it as much, why not? You must provide us with the help that we need when we n

Veterans Affairs committee  Do you understand my point, Mr. Hawn?

Veterans Affairs committee  It's only with the years that you realize the impact of staying at home. First of all, there's the income loss, of course. We feel it in the fridge. We are three people living on my husband's pension. We had some water damage, and last night, actually, I almost slept in my car in

Veterans Affairs committee  Would you like to have a list from coast to coast?

Veterans Affairs committee  I will ask them.