Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
Thank you, ladies, for being here today.
Ms. Pate, I want to congratulate you on the two awards you received from the Calgary police for your contribution to the community. I must say I was quite pleased when I heard about it.
Ms. Rosenfeldt, it was sad to find out how you and your husband were treated in the wake of Darren's abduction and disappearance, particularly the lack of consideration and empathy you experienced. You were already struggling with not knowing where he was; you did not need the RCMP giving you the answers it did. I very much appreciate the position you presented to the committee. I think it is quite balanced.
Beyond the payment of the victim surcharge, one of the most important considerations is the use of that money. During our study this week, we found out that the majority of the money was unfortunately not being used by the provinces; it was getting lost.
Could you comment on that?