Jenna Sudds

Do you have counterparts in other countries who have a similar service?

Thank you. It's great to hear that. Obviously those are important conversations to be having. I'm certainly glad to hear that those conversations are under way and are continuing. Switching gears slightly, I am curious if you can speak to what transparency measures have been put in place through the CER process to ensure transparency and clarity as to the decisions being made.

Thank you very much, and thank you for joining us here today. Maybe taking one step back, can you explain for us, or clarify, the function and the placement of the Bureau of Pensions Advocates within Veterans Affairs Canada?

Thank you very much, Chair. Thank you all for being with us here today. I know that later this week—I believe at Thursday's meeting—we have PSAC and PIPSC coming to join us. In that context, I'm wondering if you can speak to the discussions that have evolved—if any—given the CER review, and inform us before we go into the next meeting on Thursday.

That's excellent, thank you. I just wanted to clarify that it's a free service. It's obviously much appreciated by veterans that it's housed within Veterans Affairs Canada. It is one of many services that are provided. I noted as well that in budget 2025, as was mentioned by a colleague, there are some changes to the reimbursement program regarding the medical cannabis rate. I also noted that [more]

Thank you.

Thank you very much for that. I have one last question, as time goes quickly here. I'm reflecting on the service that the Bureau of Pensions Advocates provides. Do other countries have a similar service? Are they facing similar challenges to ours?

Thank you, Chair. To be honest, it was along the same line of questioning. I see that it has just arrived in our inbox, so I'll take the time to read it. If this is something that has been amended, and we haven't had a chance to discuss it as a team, it feels like that might be necessary, Chair.