I would like to thank you for joining us today. I remember when we introduced the bill and it didn't seem to me when I first saw it that it was as important as I have come to realize. I am really quite excited to get this through. I hope it can happen soon.
I want to talk a little bit about retroactivity, because I'm sure it's going to be an issue. I want to know if there are any other countries that have any longer than the 11-month retroactivity provisions for similar programs, if they could be compared. I realize, according to this chart, we do have among the most generous help for the low income. I'm just wondering if there are any countries that have longer than the 11 months. I think that is generous. I'd also like to know if it is line with other programs. How do you arrive at 11 months for the retroactivity? That is not “you” per se, but how was it arrived at? I'm sure it was thought out as part of the formula.
And do any of these programs have a comparable administrative burden to OAS or CPP?