whereas the concept of intergenerational solidarity is not limited to childcare alone but also extends to responsibility for the elderly and dependent, contributing to respect for human dignity and its promotion among future generations,

(Return tabled) Question No. 864 Ms. Kirsty Duncan: With respect to mental health and suicide in the Canadian Forces (CF), including regular forces, reservists and veterans, as well as among Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) veterans: (a) what does history and research show from the First World War (WWI) and the Second World War (WWII), regarding the percentage of Canadian veterans who suffered some degree of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how it might have impacted their ability to (i) hold down jobs, (ii) maintain relationships, (iii) overcome substance abuse, (iv) maintain their will to live; (b) how are suicides tracke ...[+++]d for CF regular forces, reservists and veterans, including RCMP veterans, (i) has the tracking method changed over time (from 2000 onwards) for any of these groups, including name changes (e.g., suicide versus sudden death) and, if so, how, why and when, (ii) how are suicides tracked among veterans who may not be known to Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and who may be under other types of care (e.g., in hospitals) or in homeless shelters, prisons, etc.; (c) what are the identified gaps in tracking for each of the identified groups and, for each gap, what action items (i) are planned (including predicted start and completion dates, and necessary funding), (ii) are being implemented (including predicted completion date and necessary funding), (iii) have been completed to address the problem; (d) how are suicides investigated for each identified group today and, for each group, for the years 1990 to the present (or years available), (i) what percentage of victims were known to either the Department of National Defense (DND) or VAC prior to the suicide, or to the medical, social-aid or prison system, (ii) what percentage had attempted suicide before, (iii) what percentage suffered from an identified Operational Stress Injury (OSI), including PTSD, anxiety, depression or substance abuse, (iv) what percentage suffered from acquired brain ...

To be successful, this will require changes in policies and attitudes not only towards early retirement but also towards the training of older people.

I hope that the European Year of Older People and Solidarity between Generations will mark a major step forward in challenging negative attitudes towards ageing'.

The Council and Parliament responded favourably to the Commission's proposal and took part in the discussions which led to the drafting of the following declaration : "The European Parliament, the representatives of the Member States meeting within the Council and the Commission, - recognizing the existence and growth of xenophobic attitudes, movements and acts of violence in the Community which are often directed against immigrants, - whereas the Community institutions attach prime importance to respect for fundamental rights, as solemnly proclaimed in the Joint Declaration of 5 April 1977, and to the principle of freedom of movement as ...[+++] laid down in the Treaty of Rome, ./.- 2 - - whereas respect for human dignity and the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination are part of the common cultural and legal heritage of all the Member States, - mindful of the positive contribution which workers who have their origins in other Member States or in third countries have made, and can continue to make, to the development of the Member States in which they legally reside and of the resulting benefits for the Community as a whole, 1. Vigorously condemn all forms of intolerance, hostility and use of force against persons or groups of persons on the grounds of racial, religious, cultural, social or national differences; 2. Affirm their resolve to protect the individuality and dignity of every member of society and to reject any form of segregation of foreigners; 3. Look upon it as indispensable that all necessary steps be taken to guarantee that this joint resolve is carried through; 4. Are determined to continue the endeavours already made to protect the individuality and dignity of every member of society and to reject any form of segregation of foreigners. 5. Stress the importance of adequate and objective information and of making all citizens aware of the dangers of racism and xenophobia, and the need to ensure that all acts or forms of discrimination are prevent ...

The Council and Parliament responded favourably to the Commission's proposal and took part in the discussions which led to the drafting of the following declaration : "The European Parliament, the representatives of the Member States meeting within the Council and the Commission, - recognizing the existence and growth of xenophobic attitudes, movements and acts of violence in the Community which are often directed against immigrants, - whereas the Community institutions attach prime importance to respect for fundamental rights, as solemnly proclaimed in the Joint Declaration of 5 April 1977, and to the principle of freedom of movement as ...[+++] laid down in the Treaty of Rome, ./.- 2 - - whereas respect for human dignity and the elimination of all forms of racial discrimination are part of the common cultural and legal heritage of all the Member States, - mindful of the positive contribution which workers who have their origins in other Member States or in third countries have made, and can continue to make, to the development of the Member States in which they legally reside and of the resulting benefits for the Community as a whole, 1. Vigorously condemn all forms of intolerance, hostility and use of force against persons or groups of persons on the grounds of racial, religious, cultural, social or national differences; 2. Affirm their resolve to protect the individuality and dignity of every member of society and to reject any form of segregation of foreigners; 3. Look upon it as indispensable that all necessary steps be taken to guarantee that this joint resolve is carried through; 4. Are determined to continue the endeavours already made to protect the individuality and dignity of every member of society and to reject any form of segregation of foreigners. 5. Stress the importance of adequate and objective information and of making all citizens aware of the dangers of racism and xenophobia, and the need to ensure that all acts or forms of discrimination are prevent ...