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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA)

44th Parliament, 1st Session

Meeting 44

Thursday, March 30, 2023, 6:34 p.m. to 8:34 p.m.

Room 025-B, West Block

Televised

Presiding

Emmanuel Dubourg, Chair (Liberal)

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Members of the Committee present

Liberal

Conservative

Bloc Québécois

Luc Desilets

NDP

Rachel Blaney

In attendance

Library of Parliament

• Kelly Farrah, Analyst

Experience of Women Veterans

Witnesses

Department of Veterans Affairs

• Lisa Garland Baird, Senior Researcher

• Nathan Svenson, Director, Research

Office of the Veterans Ombudsman

• Nishika Jardine, Veterans Ombud

• Dr. Laura Kelly, Director, Strategic Review and Analysis Directorate

• Duane Schippers, Deputy Veterans Ombud

Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, October 3, 2022, the committee commenced its study of the experience of women Veterans.

Nishika Jardine made a statement and, with Laura Kelly, answered questions.

At 7:27 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 7:32 p.m., the sitting resumed.

Nathan Svenson made a statement and, with Lisa Garland Baird, answered questions.

At 8:18 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 115(5), it was agreed that the committee continue to sit.

Committee Business

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed supplementary budget in the amount of $1,600, for the study of the impact of the new rehabilitation contract awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs on the role of the case manager and quality of service delivery, be adopted.

At 8:34 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.

Audrée Dallaire

Clerk of the committee