Thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you, Senator Munson, for putting this proposal forward. I think anything that brings awareness to autism is a step in the right direction. Thank you for all the comments here today.
On Sunday in Barrie we had our annual autism walk, and that's why I said to those who attended that this brings awareness and attention to the issue. For the hundred families that came out, it does. It raises the flag and expresses an intention that we want to do more. We want to raise it, we want to talk about it, and we want to have it in the public dialogue.
On November 10 we're having our annual gala in Barrie for the same purpose, to fundraise and to raise awareness. I think this is something that would be appreciated by families and friends who have loved ones who have autism.
My question is actually for Jane. I know there is a patchwork, in a sense, a variety of different services, depending on where you live in Canada. I know I've had families in Barrie tell me that it's fundamentally different in Alberta, for example. Could you explain the breakdown or the division of provincial, federal, and territorial jurisdictions when it comes to services for those with autism?