Veterans Affairs committee  Are we talking about the report referred to during the stakeholders' meeting? The one containing 14 recommendations?

Veterans Affairs committee  I was at that meeting, and I agreed with the recommendations. Our organization said that they were good measures. Nothing is ever 100% perfect, but we supported the measures.

Veterans Affairs committee  I would need to refresh my memory of them, but I know I expressed support for them at the meeting. We supported them as an organization. We found them acceptable and considered them a step forward. Naturally, some do not share this opinion, but, in my view, and in the organizatio

Veterans Affairs committee  I will speak to you about my personal experience. I'll admit that I felt forced to prove my condition. I had no choice. I had to submit reports and all kinds of documents. During that time, people in such a condition are suffering and are not receiving help. But the situation h

Veterans Affairs committee  I was prepared to take the floor, but will do so later.

Veterans Affairs committee  It works well—arguably, very well—but only if the person concerned knows how it works. As I said, it took me 14 years to wade through, 14 years before getting a pension. And Ms. Laverdure has been working for five or six years so that others can get a pension. People come to us h

Veterans Affairs committee  When someone's sick at home and receives such a document, it's difficult. Ms. Laverdure, could you read us the first paragraph of the document, please? Have a listen to what the French version says.

Veterans Affairs committee  So the veteran is threatened before he or she starts answering a question.

Veterans Affairs committee  The English version of the form isn't worded the same way.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  We resolved that problem. When I walk in to Place Bonaventure, believe me, they know who I am.

Veterans Affairs committee  I think I can shed some light on the subject. On December 7, 2010, I came to meet this committee and I explained all this. You can refer to what I said at that time. DND is responsible for the active forces. When those soldiers leave the army, the responsibility passes to VAC.

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon, everyone. I would like to begin by thanking the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs for inviting us to help explain the difficulties that veterans face when they submit a claim to the Department of Veterans Affairs for benefits or compen

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. It happened to me in 2005 before I applied for compensation for post-traumatic stress syndrome. The application did not actually come from me. Someone suggested that I apply. He convinced me that I had it and that I had to get treated for it. He said that it wasn't right and

Veterans Affairs committee  I have no idea.