Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Thank you all for being here.
I can tell every time a question is asked and an example is given and I see all four of you nodding your head that you've been there, seen that, done that, and tried to cope with that. Obviously we have a group of witnesses before us who are very much on the front lines, and we really appreciate you taking the time, particularly those who've had to travel quite a way to be here with us.
I think we all know—and I include all my colleagues here—that this is just one aspect of what we're trying to do to improve awareness, to improve sanctions, to find ways to develop programs that can help the elderly. I certainly was involved with elder care with both my parents before they passed away, and as everyone does in that situation, I saw their ability to cope, or their ability to deal with stress and different situations change over the course of their lifetime. I think that's something that a lot of Canadians experience and know of.
As part of those overall things in addition to this kind of legislation, our government has brought in many awareness campaigns and funding initiatives. I think awareness is a big issue. We do know, through our studies and through looking at the outcomes, that people have a greater awareness today of just what elder abuse is than they did at one time. I know, for instance, our new horizons for seniors program is something that was developed and now has an annual budget of $45 million. We've gone up $10 million from the last budget to try to create programs.
Ms. Santos, I think at least your organization did apply under that program. What are you planning to do with that funding?