Thanks very much, Minister, and thanks, Mr. Chair, for the opportunity to comment.
As the minister indicated, we have expedited the process across the board. Any file that is waiting for a prolonged period—years, as you mentioned—that's where we've often lacked information and have gone back and forth to the veteran to try to get additional information. We're trying to clear all of those long-standing files out as soon as possible.
My last data point in terms of an average is that it was in the order of 28 to 30 weeks. I'll try to get a more up-to-date average to you. We met with the Royal Canadian Legion recently. They ensured that we're aware that there are some long-standing files that we're trying to clear, which the minister has indicated have waited way too long. At the same time, there are other files that are very clear with all of the information and all of the diagnosis, which we are turning out well below the 16-week standard.
Thank you.