Veterans Affairs committee  I believe you should pass the legislation. I say that in the understanding that it is a living document. As I said, it will close a seam. I attended the veterans summit last month and heard General Natynczyk speak. They really understand what's going on. There is more that has to be done—we get that—especially for the majority of veterans who are not seriously injured or are moderately injured.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, I am.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  I believe that spousal care should be made available to all veterans, not just moderately and severely injured ones, because the spouses, the caregivers, until this point have not had any support whatsoever. In terms of the actual transition, I take into account that this is a living document, so Bill C-59, division 17 is just one step of a number of steps.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, I can.

Veterans Affairs committee  I'd like to thank Brian right off the bat. He made three of the four main points that I wanted to express. I'd like to thank the honourable members of all parties of the standing committee for allowing me this opportunity to speak. In division 17, I believe that overall the legislation is reasonable and prudent.