I would agree with that assessment. Thank you again, Professor, for your contribution here today.
I would like to go to Mr. Cousineau now.
Sir, thank you for your service and for your presentation here today. I do think it's quite alarming to hear you say that the government is creating a marked difference in the way someone is treated, in that male and female Canadian Armed Forces members both would receive the same the lump sum payment, only to be given a different sum upon it being broken up, like into an annuity. I know the rationale behind it, but I think most Canadians wouldn't feel that it's fair.
What do you think was the rationale behind this? Is this to save money? Or was this something the government simply did not pick up? I'd love to hear your thoughts.