Posted on 07 October 2010
OTTAWA, October 7, 2010 – At yesterday’s subcommittee meeting, Senator Roméo A. Dallaire (Gulf – Quebec) was elected the new Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs, effective immediately. Senator Manning (Newfoundland and Labrador) remains deputy chair.
“It’s a critical period in the evolution of caring for Canada’s veterans,” Senator Dallaire said, “and as a veteran, I am proud to be part of a process that searches for solutions.”
The subcommittee extends its gratitude and profound thanks to Senator Banks, the former chair, for his commitment, time, and leadership.
The other members of the subcommittee are Senators Fabian Manning (Newfoundland and Labrador), deputy chair, Lucie Pépin (Shawinegan - Quebec), Donald Neil Plett (Landmark – Manitoba), and Pamela Wallin (Saskatchewan).
The Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence created this subcommittee to examine issues of concern to veterans, members of the Canadian Forces, the RCMP and their families.
The subcommittee is currently undertaking an extensive review of the New Veterans Charter which entered into effect April 1, 2006.
For more information on the subcommittee, its work or for upcoming public hearings, visit: http://senate-senat.ca/vets-e.asp.
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Molly Shinhat
Media Relations
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Kevin Pittman
Clerk of the Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs
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pittmk@sen.parl.gc.ca