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Minutes of Proceedings

45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 12
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 3:36 p.m. to 5:31 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Marie-France Lalonde, Chair (Liberal)

Library of Parliament
• Jean-Rodrigue Paré, Analyst
As an individual
• David Bona
• Marie-Noël Duhaime
• Gordon Hurley, Veterans Mental Health Advocate
• Justin McKay, Veteran
• Darren Simons
Seven Edge Success Inc.
• Ernie Wouters, International Trauma Specialist and Consultant
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Thursday, September 18, 2025, the committee resumed its study of suicide prevention among veterans.

David Bona, Marie-Noël Duhaime, Justin McKay, Gordon Hurley, Darren Simons and Ernie Wouters made statements and answered questions.

The committee proceeded to the consideration of matters related to committee business.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $26,200, for the study of barriers to entrepreneurship among veterans, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the proposed budget in the amount of $500, for the briefing by the Minister of Veterans Affairs and department officials, be adopted.

At 5:31 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Eric Glavin
Clerk of the committee