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2026-06-12 Sitting 135 Showing 1–1 of 1

A debate about a report on the experiences of Canadian women veterans. Mostly politicians congratulating themselves on the report and praising women veterans, without discussing specific actions or changes beyond 'more research'.

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Anita Vandenbeld

Liberal 11:10 a.m.

“I want attention for this program. I want people to see me doing something for a certain group. More talk and reports can make that happen.”

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Mr. Speaker, today is the second anniversary of the tabling of the ACVA committee report entitled “Invisible No More. The Experiences of Canadian Women Veterans”. The report makes 42 recommendations and emphasizes the need to address health and research gaps, economic and social challenges, military sexual trauma, and the systemic barriers for women getting the services they are entitled to. Behind every recommendation was a woman who came forward to share her story. These are stories of service, of sacrifice, of resilience and too often, of feeling unseen. Many of those women are here in Parliament today. As co-chair of the parliamentary friendship group for veterans, I will share that we will be hosting a round table discussion this afternoon with the Invisible No More project to talk about the progress made on the recommendations and what remains to be done. As we mark this anniversary, I thank all women veterans. We see them and we hear them.

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