The Honourable Greg Thompson
Minister of Veterans Affairs
When most Canadian boys were dreaming about playing in the National Hockey League, Greg Thompson grew up with his own goal of one day representing his province in the House of Commons. He realized his dream in 1988, when he was first elected to serve as an MP in Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's government. Complete biography...

Betty Hinton, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs
Betty Hinton was first elected to the House of Commons in 2000 and was re-elected in 2004 and 2006. Most recently, Ms. Hinton served as Critic for Veterans Affairs. Prior to this she was Critic for Public Health, for Status of Women and for Multiculturalism.
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Suzanne Tining
Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada
Suzanne Tining was appointed Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada as of January 22, 2007. Prior to her appointment, she was Associate Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, and the Executive Director and Deputy Head of the Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada.
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Verna E. Bruce
Associate Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada
Born in Charlottetown then educated at Mount Allison and Carleton universities, Verna began her public service career as an Administrative Trainee with the Government of Prince Edward Island in May 1974. In the following years, she worked as a Budget Analyst with Treasury Board, a Policy Analyst and Senior Planner with Social Services, with the Cabinet Committee on Policy Development on Employment Issues, and with the Hospital and Health Services Commission. Complete biography...