I can only tell you that I'm not here to play politics. I'm here to speak about Veterans Affairs Canada and the future. I don't look in the rearview mirror.
Earlier, you said there were no budget cuts at the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP, but those are our clients. What you say doesn't apply to Veterans Affairs Canada. You're cutting services that veterans are entitled to. Veterans have a right to access justice because they fought for us.
Essentially, we're asking for $9.5 million to stabilize what is happening now at the bureau of pensions advocates. I'm thinking about the future. I'm thinking about tomorrow.
Turning to what you said about health care services, it's true that this is a provincial jurisdiction, but remember, veterans also have access to health care paid by Veterans Affairs Canada, so there will be consequences. I understand your point about provinces, but that is totally different.
Some health care programs are paid by Veterans Affairs Canada, and unfortunately, these programs are going to be adversely affected by the budget cuts.