If I could, Mr. Chair, I think we've been very blessed over the last number of months in having positive conversations with members of the House and Senate representing all parties. Certainly, we would hope to see this committee endorse our recommendation again, as it did in the last pre-budget consultation and the one before that. I think it's important to get that on the record, to let those who are making decisions in the next budget know that this is something that's important, and then certainly to speak with the ministers involved, with the Prime Minister, with the finance minister, just to let them know.
I think part of the challenge we have faced historically in bringing our funding up to a level is that the urgent will often swallow the important. What we're really talking about here is an $8.84-million ask, which often gets lost in a much larger shuffle of government priorities. Certainly, appearing here today is very much appreciated. The attention that you, sir, as well as others have been giving this issue over the last number of months is very much appreciated.