Veterans Affairs committee  You were talking about the financial aspect of all of this. There's been one big difference in the new definition of a CF veteran. In our time, we had to leave the military before we even started addressing our issues with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Now, the member is in

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, I briefly went through it.

Veterans Affairs committee  Absolutely they did and they have more than one recommendation. The thing is, we have yet to see recommendations implemented,and I think that's kind of the pattern of what's happening here. We need to see some action. You know, it's words, it's nice, and it looks good, but let's

Veterans Affairs committee  I just wanted to make a point, if I may. Let's take post-traumatic stress, for instance. For our World War II veterans with PTSD, back then unfortunately, they didn't have the diagnosis. That's thanks to the modern veterans who have made that happen, but what difference is it for

Veterans Affairs committee  No.

Veterans Affairs committee  It's stated there, but no, I'm a freelance advocate for disabled veterans and families. I happen to be a disabled Gulf War veteran. I co-founded the original Gulf War association. It would be interesting to follow up on that aspect, but no, I represent all veterans. I stood up in

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  I just want to add to what Mr. Marlowe said. That was a very good question, sir. When the new Veterans Charter was implemented, there were over 8,000 cases to be heard under the Pension Act. You already had a system that was overwhelmed and very backlogged. Then, in comes the n

Veterans Affairs committee  I just wanted to add something, sir, to what was said. We can't go back in time. This legislation is here to stay, but honestly, if I had the choice between the Pension Act and this new Veterans Charter, it would be the Pension Act, hands down. Something was brought up that is

Veterans Affairs committee  I have.

Veterans Affairs committee  I agree with what Mr. Fraser just stated. For me as well, when I was medically released from the armed forces, I was not aware that to even receive SISIP you had to have 120 days post-release and you needed to have been medically released. So as Mr. Fraser just said, it starts

Veterans Affairs committee  That's right. It was created by the Senate, wasn't it?

Veterans Affairs committee  Because of the Senate testimony it was created. Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  That's correct.

Veterans Affairs committee  They have four reports at this time--