Not really. I should even add that the parents of victims, as well as their brothers and sisters, lose a part of their dignity. My son has never been found, and that is a question all across Quebec. People even say that it's strange and wonder if a parent is guilty. I did not really get support.
As I said a little earlier in my testimony, we asked for last-resort assistance. I was even told at one point that I should roll up my sleeves and live my day-to-day life. It's easy to say when you're not going through this kind of tragedy. I understand it, but children are left behind. These children experience this very profoundly. I have to say that this is collaterally destructive.
There was some discussion earlier about Ms. Hotte's fibromyalgia. My daughter has it. She is 35 years old and is starting her life. When she was seven years old, her life was turned upside down. My daughter found herself in a pit of emotion, and the system does not understand what she is going through.
So I congratulate the federal government for offering this kind of help to future victims. The saddest thing in this story are those who are left behind.