Thank you very much.
Questions on funding or federal government plans for future expenditures must really be addressed to those people who look after this area. As government officials, we are responsible only for those plans and programs that are currently in effect. This is why I cannot talk about specific future plans.
However, as my colleague alluded to earlier, even if it were decided to give greater priority to public campaigns, so as to better inform people about elder abuse, it would still be important to proceed with this work. This is not only a federal responsibility, it is also a matter that comes under the jurisdiction of provinces, territories and communities. It is really important that we work with communities, with professionals.
As far as I'm concerned, timely initiatives involving the media or newspapers are very important, but I also think it is just as important to draw on the skill and expertise of doctors and other professionals, in order to develop a relationship of trust with the seniors and to ensure that the family participates in the discussions with a professional.