Thank you, Mr. Chair.
To the Cormiers, I'm so sorry for your loss, and I do thank you for the courage to come in and tell us your story so that we can learn and we can work together. As Mr. Richards said, this isn't a partisan issue. This is an issue on which all parties should come together and do what's right.
Lee, one thing you talked about when you were speaking to us was that you couldn't have gotten through it without the support of family, friends and what have you. It's quite obvious that a lot of people who go through this don't have that family support system. Can you just share with us what's out there for support through non-government organizations and other organizations? I want to focus on the support available.
I'm so sorry about what happened to you at Service Canada. As MPs, we deal with that day in and day out. People are calling and complaining that they were treated like a number and weren't treated with any compassion on many issues. Not to defend the Service Canada workers at all, but I think after a certain amount of time they almost become dehumanized because the phone calls just keep coming and coming. You see it all the time.
I guess this is where my head is right at this moment: Are there organizations out there across the country that potentially government could work with and support—whether it's financially or what have you—to offer that personal touch and show compassion to people who need it? Can you share with us your opinions?
Blake, I'll get your opinion on that afterward.