Veterans Affairs committee  We are actually in Ottawa. Our headquarters is out of the Legion in Bells Corners.

Veterans Affairs committee  We chose that way to be able to spread across Canada a little more easily.

Veterans Affairs committee  You were talking about Linzi Williams, and we actually work with her. Sandy right there is actually on their council, on their committee.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes. We need standards.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, absolutely. Our organization is financed through donations from members of society, and some corporate donations as well. We get no grants and we get nothing from VAC or anyone.

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, we have charitable status. Is that what you mean?

Veterans Affairs committee  Yes, correct. Our trainers we have hired actually train the service dogs themselves. One of the things that sets us apart from a lot of other organizations is that we have ongoing training sessions. After the member and the dog are fully certified and they can go out into public,

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you, Mr. Richards. I'd like to thank the committee for having us here today. Last year, our charity applied to the veteran and family wellness fund with a proposal that it would fund the growth of our charity nationally. Our application was rejected because it was deemed

Veterans Affairs committee  Absolutely.