Laura, I'll scoot over to you. Off the top, I want to thank you for the steadfast advocacy you have for an age-inclusive Canada.
In the breadth of CanAge's work, I know that you have valuable insights on a range of issues facing seniors and on the impact that COVID-19 has had on seniors. We know the pandemic has been particularly isolating for seniors and that they have missed out on celebrations, holidays, milestones and even day-to-day contact, like seeing somebody smile, holding a hand or sometimes just sitting beside someone.
I'm wondering if you can share with the committee this afternoon what impact social isolation has had on seniors and the impact that restricted interactions have had during the pandemic.