Veterans Affairs committee  Again, counting homeless individuals across the country is not easy to do. Homeless veterans are even more challenging because many of them don't even want to self-identify as veterans. A lot of times it depends on who asks the question and how they ask the question. The most re

Veterans Affairs committee  Sure. Thank you very much for the question. Indeed we were very pleased with the conversation, but it was just a beginning. As I said, working together collaboratively on veterans homelessness with all of these organizations is important, and we have to keep that momentum going

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you very much for the question. The short answer is no. It's a population where in certain instances, as you've said, they don't want to be found. They're hard to find. We've had stories of organizations that have found individuals living in the woods or on a boat. Again,

Veterans Affairs committee  I'll turn that question over to Robert.

Veterans Affairs committee  We had 70 individuals who participated in that round table in June, from 65 national and regional organizations. In order to spare you some time, we can certainly send you the list of the organizations rather than listing them all out for you. We do have that available.

Veterans Affairs committee  I'll begin the opening remarks and turn to my colleague to complete them. Thank you very much, Mr. Chair, for the opportunity to speak to you about this very important topic. As noted, my name is Faith McIntyre, and I'm the Director General of Policy and Research. Veteran home

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, indeed. Our work with Crown-Indigenous Relations is very broad and at a policy level, through permanent bilateral mechanisms, so I think Maryse is best positioned to respond at a local on-the-ground level for you, sir. I'll turn it to her.

Veterans Affairs committee  I can say that we're actively engaged with our colleagues in Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs in the discussions regarding permanent bilateral mechanisms with first nations, Inuit, and Métis. Certainly, indigenous veterans are a key priority as the government moves

Veterans Affairs committee  Certainly. I will say that the caregiver recognition benefit does indeed provide for mental health as well. We can provide you with statistics for that. I don't have them in front of me. Having said that, as with any policy, as the context and the environment shifts, we certain

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you very much for the question. Indeed, we have spoken about it before. I will be meeting with Wolfgang Zimmermann later this week further to the contact that you had provided to us. As I believe I stated to you earlier, I am slightly familiar with him and the National Inst

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you, Ms. Savoie. Good morning, Mr. Chair, and members of the committee. Veterans Affairs Canada is committed to serving all veterans in accordance with the same standards of excellence, regardless of time, place, or circumstance. VAC offers a wide range of services to he

Veterans Affairs committee  Do you mean an injury or illness?

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, the soldier has to prove it. We've already taken several concrete steps. For example, in the case of a helicopter pilot who has knee problems from doing multiple parachute jumps, we won't—

Veterans Affairs committee  Exactly.

Veterans Affairs committee  I can't comment on that subject.