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Getting Things Done For Military Veterans
February 22, 2007
"I’m proud to announce the tabling of a report produced by the Veterans Affairs Committee calling for the creation of a Veterans Ombudsman,” said Rob Anders, MP for Calgary West and Committee Chair. "The tabling of this report is a testimony of how parliamentarians can work together.” Ottawa, February 22, 2007 - Today, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs tabled in Parliament a report entitled “A Helping Hand for Veterans: Mandate for a Veterans Ombudsman.” The Committee began its study in Spring 2006 in order to contribute to the development of the mandate of the Veterans Ombudsman, which the government intends to create along with a Veterans Bill of Rights. The Committee’s report recommends that the Veterans Ombudsman should have the mandate to review all issues pertaining to the care and support of all Veterans, their families, and any client of the Department of Veterans Affairs. It also recommends that the Veterans Ombudsman should have all the powers, resources, and staff necessary to carry out the mandate in an independent and impartial fashion. The Committee calls for a Veterans Ombudsman who reports to Parliament with the same powers and responsibilities as other Parliamentary Ombudsmen such as the Privacy Commissioner, the Commissioner for Official Languages, and the Information Commissioner. Over the years, many veterans and others have argued in favour of an Ombudsman focussed only on Veteran’s issues. As an independent and impartial third party, a Veterans Ombudsman could investigate complaints concerning the processing of applications for disability compensation or the delivery of Veterans services and propose ways to settle disputes. The Committee heard testimony from a broad spectrum of Veterans groups, individual Veterans, and officials and believes that its recommendations will ensure an effective and independent Veterans Ombudsman who will meet the needs of Veterans. Click here to link to the full report Click here to link to a Canadian Press article featured on CTV.ca |
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August 03, 2010 MP Tells of Chinese Regime’s Attempts to Gain Influence Over PoliticiansAugust 03, 2010 Government of Canada Helps Fund Important Projects in CalgaryNovember 30, 2009 More on Getting to Know your MPSeptember 02, 2009 Rob’s Summer 2009 ActivitiesJune 23, 2009 Getting to Know your MPJune 06, 2009 New turf for ShouldiceMay 10, 2009 Federal cash beams new life into local labsApril 19, 2009 Cut spending, MP warns provinceMarch 16, 2009 Town Hall Meeting on JusticeFebruary 23, 2009 Town Hall InvitationDecember 04, 2008 Rob Anders letter to Calgary West residents concerning the Liberal, NDP and Bloc Coalition.February 05, 2007 The 2007 edition of Canada’s Food Guide offers a reliable reference for making healthy choicesSeptember 02, 2010 Canada’s Economic Action Plan - Prime Minister Stephen Harper opens London Airport’s Cargo TerminalSeptember 02, 2010 Canada’s Economic Action Plan - Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces improvements for Tri-Cities CommutersAugust 30, 2010 Statement By The Prime Minister Of CanadaAugust 27, 2010 Canada’s Economic Action plan - Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces support for affordable Housing across YukonAugust 26, 2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper takes action to protect Arctic Marine WildernessAugust 25, 2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces support for next Generation of SatellitesAugust 23, 2010 Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces Improvements at Churchill Airport |
