Bill in support of PTSD sufferers passes in the Senate
Quesnel Cariboo ObserverJun 15, 2018
Bill C-211, which will establish a framework for supporting those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), passed its third and final reading in the
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"Today marks the culmination of years of hard work. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the paramedics, first responders, firefighters, military, veterans, police and corrections officers who have courageously shared their stories with the country. To the Parliamentarians, Senators and numerous other groups who came forward to provide feedback about how
The bill will now receive Royal Assent and become law. From there, a committee will be convened, including the Minister of National Defence, the Minister of
Doherty hopes he'll be involved in the PTSD framework going forward, to see his hard work through to completion.
"I don't want to just wash my hands of this. We want to make sure they are developing it. If it's a handoff the government wants, I would like a debriefing with them of the stories we've heard, the hope for the bill, the groups that should be included. I've said from day one I'm willing to do the heavy lifting to make sure this gets done," he tells the Observer.
Doherty says he's received countless messages since the bill passed from first responders who have been watching its progress closely.
He notes that a local Quesnel couple have been champions of the cause from the start. Paul and
"We have an incredible champion in Quesnel, Paul and
"Today was for them, and for everyone who put forth that sacrifice," says Doherty.
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