Veterans Affairs committee  I'm not in a position to comment on the transfer between Canadian Armed Forces and Library and Archives. I'm not familiar with the inner workings of that. That would have to be referred to those authorities.

Veterans Affairs committee  There is information on the site. In the specific case of those who divorced their spouse because of domestic violence—

Veterans Affairs committee  When it comes to benefits, it always depends on what the veteran was receiving at the time of their death.

Veterans Affairs committee  I can't comment on personal situations. I don't–

Veterans Affairs committee  I'm not sure I understand. Do you mean once they're divorced or once they're widowed? It also depends on the benefits the veteran was receiving from the department.

Veterans Affairs committee  It depends on what benefits the veteran was receiving at the time of his death.

Veterans Affairs committee  or to ensure their family's safety, I will have to get back to you with the information.

Veterans Affairs committee  Training was provided starting in September and October 2012 to Service Canada employees, on the basic programs and services and on being able to respond to general inquiries regarding Veterans Affairs Canada programs and services. They were also provided with training on being a

Veterans Affairs committee  I can't tell you yes or no. I need to go back and verify, and again, if the matter is before the court, I can't comment on that. That's not—

Veterans Affairs committee  What I'm saying is I'll go back and check and if I was wrong, then—

Veterans Affairs committee  As far as I know, those documents that were destroyed were not the types of documents that would be used to process applications for benefits.

Veterans Affairs committee  I will go and verify, and get back.

Veterans Affairs committee  Based on the information I know of what records were destroyed, no veterans would have been impacted regarding delivery of services.

Veterans Affairs committee  I got the information from the folks who manage and oversee the people responsible for the program. If you have further questions, we can refer the questions to them and they can explain the process in more detail.

Veterans Affairs committee  I'll go back, verify, and come back.