We use the words “integrated” and “holistic” a lot at CARP. In this situation, it's very applicable.
Let me start with the second comment you made. The announcement in social development is a step in the right direction, not more than that, in our view. We're pleased that at least the conditions are being recognized and the doors opened a little bit. It's not enough, and that's why we recommend that it be just the first step in taking much more action.
In terms of discrimination, we live in a youth-oriented society. There is a lot of ageism in the workplace, in health care, in the media, across all sectors of society. This is why we're very pleased that the Senate is going to be doing a study to examine, define, identify, and develop recommendations regarding ageing and ageism. We have an ageing population. We have to deal with it. That sounds like a negative thing. We could deal with it positively, because it can be a very positive contribution to the economy, to our society, to communities.
In terms of making employers aware of the benefits of older workers, eventually it's going to happen, because they're going to have to hire someone. Why wait until it's a crisis and have crisis management? If we as a society honoured experience and expertise we wouldn't even be having this conversation. We have to deal with it on the foundation level in terms of dealing with ageism generally. That will filter into the labour market as well.
I'm not sure if that answers your question.