Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I appreciate your both being here today.
I listened to the exchange you had with the member across the way and there seemed to be a misunderstanding among the NDP. Your remarks were maybe misconstrued somewhat, I think, because there seemed to be the impression that somehow everything was going to be left to the private sector, which would not be interested in trying to help individuals. I think it is probably a really unfair view to take of the private sector, frankly, as well. On top of that, I certainly heard you indicate in your remarks that you consider this to be a complementary tool. You didn't think it would be intended to replace, completely, the current programming.
I wonder if you could you expand on that a bit. I think it would be best for the committee to hear a little more in that regard, if you could expand a bit on that and tell us about how you see this being a complementary tool, how you see this being a good addition, and why you think it would be a good addition to be able to help address social problems.