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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACVA)
42nd Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting No. 55
Wednesday, May 31, 2017, 3:52 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
In Camera
Presiding
Neil R. Ellis, Chair (Liberal)

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• Peter Fragiskatos for Bob Bratina (Liberal)
• Darrell Samson for Alaina Lockhart (Liberal)
Library of Parliament
• Jean-Rodrigue Paré, Analyst
Committee Business
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to Committee business.

It was agreed, — That, in relation to its comparative study of services to veterans in other jurisdictions, the Committee defray expenses related to the purchase of a commemorative wreath presented on behalf of the Committee at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, May 15, 2017, during travel to Washington, D.C.

It was agreed, — That a proposed budget in the amount of $15,900.00, for the comparative study of services to veterans in other jurisdictions, be adopted.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Among Veterans
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the Committee on Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Committee resumed its study of mental health and suicide prevention among veterans.

The Committee resumed consideration of a draft report.

At 5:45 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Patrick Williams
Clerk of the Committee