Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I'm going to start off with a notice of motion for our next meeting:
That Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) provide to the Committee a copy of the contract for rehabilitation services between VAC and Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services by November 25, 2022.
That's a notice of motion. I will be giving you a copy of that for our next meeting, Mr. Chair.
I'm really concerned when, in testimony we've heard, I see $14 million a year provided to Veterans Affairs Canada and over $100 million a year going into this contract. It strikes me, particularly given the lack of preparation for the transition that takes place in 120 hours, that we are showing profound disrespect to our veterans.
The government has not prepared the grounds on this, and the government obviously has money for engaging private firms. That money should be invested in Veterans Affairs, and they deserve—all our veterans deserve—the highest quality of service possible.