Thank you very much for the question.
The tragedy that we saw in long-term care through the pandemic, both in the first wave and then again in the second wave, really points to the need for an improvement in the care of our seniors, especially in long-term care. This is why we have reconfirmed that we are moving forward on long-term care national standards. However, we'll be working with the provinces and territories to do that, because it is their jurisdiction.
As I mentioned before, we have not just been standing by; we have been investing in long-term care. There was $740 million that was provided to the provinces and territories to bring in control and prevent infections. That included long-term care. We announced $1 billion, as you know, in the fall economic statement, to create a safe long-term care fund. We've also funded the long-term care plus initiative.