In other words, in fact, those families that promised and signed sponsorships should also take their responsibility. When they apply for these people to come in, they guarantee they will look after them. Finally, for whatever reason, they give up.
In some cases there are abuses. Senior abuse has been common in all areas, and some seniors actually had money, but then the children took it away. It's across the field, not just in specific communities.
Are you aware of a government program called New Horizons, which actually educates seniors and other people to report any form of abuse? Financial abuse is one thing. These sponsors have to declare that they cannot support these seniors in order for these people to get OAS and GIS. This is a more complex issue than simply saying, “Let's give everybody a pension.”
I have been working as a volunteer with low-income seniors for a long time, and I think these issues are more complex. I'll just mention it, and then I think--