Thank you very much.
First, let me tell you that I believe it's Miriam house in Montreal that has been working with him and we would refer to them as a sister agency. They are very interested in the work we're doing.
Regarding what Reena does and the struggles you're mentioning vis-à-vis your mom and others, at the residence, the interesting part is to see people from the Ministry of Health working hand in hand with the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The MCSS is pushing people out into the community, “Do more, do more, do more”, and the Ministry of Health is saying, “Wait a minute, if you're doing too much you're going to get injured. There's going to be this problem and that problem.” However, we've been able to work it out wonderfully, so that people have, as you say, a much fuller life.
At Reena, the two major things we are currently working on are housing and employment. We have an incredible employment transition program. Again, I'll reiterate that those who are in a position to do so with the appropriate supports, let's make them taxpayers. Let's tax them. Regarding your brother, people's lives change when they have a reason to get up in the morning, when they are going somewhere where they are doing something useful. You mentioned cutlery. You know what? It may not be so vital, but for your brother, everything that he is doing is making a significant difference.
We have a large employment program whereby we offer supports. If we offer supports for the first year in employment, we have found that the people we serve will go on for years with the same employers. They are reliable. They are trustworthy. They are the best employees around. A number of MPs that we have spoken to have said that they have people with mental disabilities working in their constituency offices and their communities and they realize what a huge contribution they're making.
I hope that's helpful.