Finance committee  Thank you. That's very relevant. We had round tables where we engaged many different sectors of both still-serving veterans and stakeholder groups. I don't know the exact specifics of numbers of who would have been at those round tables, who might fit the category you just menti

Finance committee  In terms of eligibility with the regular force/reserve force, we will be using the same determination that is used under the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act. There's certain eligibility for reservists under that act, and that is the same eligibility and number of years that we

Finance committee  In the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act there's a section that defines reserve force time. Unfortunately I don't have the act in front of me to pull it out. My apologies. That's what we'll be referring to in terms of how to then define reserve force time pertinent to this educa

Finance committee  I can't answer that question specifically, but we are now in the process of drilling down on all of these pieces as part of the development of the regulations. I will take note of it, and I will certainly follow up and ensure that we are very pertinent and open to the reserve for

Finance committee  Thank you for the question. I believe you raised three points. First, we're reviewing the regulations. We're open to possibilities regarding eligibility. We want a fair process for the veterans who will be eligible for the program. Depending on the Treasury Board's approval, we

Finance committee  Yes.

Finance committee  Yes, that's an important question. I will start by saying that all of this was done in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces, so in all of our discussions in terms of time frames, eligibility—to the point just a moment ago as well—we had these discussions to ensure we were

Finance committee  Thank you again for that question. It's a very important one. I acknowledge that the system is complex and is not necessarily the easiest to manoeuvre through, whether from a client perspective or at times even from a staff perspective. As you know, we've made a significant in

Finance committee  As I indicated, there were five other initiatives included in budget 2017 outside the budget implementation act. One of those that you're referring to is the centre of excellence on mental health and post-traumatic stress disorder. I will, however, start by saying that we current

Finance committee  Okay, thank you for the clarification. The occupational stress injury clinics are indeed run under the authority of Veterans Affairs Canada, so they are for our client group. We do, however, include the RCMP, which as you know also through a memorandum of understanding are invol

Finance committee  The caregiver recognition benefit is indeed, as stated, for recognition. It's recognized that it's not a financial or income replacement. The intent is to recognize that there are caregivers, most of whom are spouses, who require some moneys to assist. The purpose and the intent,

Finance committee  In the budget narrative for 2017, it did indicate that we wanted to ensure that we got it right, so we are continuing our consultation with stakeholders, our research and analysis into the monthly pension. The Government of Canada has committed to announce that in the fall.

Finance committee  Thank you very much. Mr. Chair and honourable members, it's certainly a privilege to be able to address you today. I have some very brief remarks just to situate the context of the changes that are being put forward for division 12 of the budget implementation act. I will be br

Finance committee  Yes, those are the figures that I quoted earlier. They're based on 2013 rates.

Finance committee  Certainly. Indeed, this is about individuals who have served our country. This benefit in particular is for those who have become injured or ill because of their service. For most cases, eligibility is tied to that. To make it concrete, I guess I'll just say, as I said earlier,