Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to the witnesses. In the past 12-plus years, serving as the proud representative of Richmond Centre in British Columbia, I've had the privilege of visiting all the provinces and territories from coast to coast to coast. I've been all the way from Victoria on Vancouver Island to Newfoundland and Labrador. I've been listening to people, especially women, in all those rural areas. As the former minister for seniors, seniors are close to my heart. All of the issues you brought up today are so important.
My questions are for any one of you who might want to shed some light here. You talked about seniors in those areas. Caring for seniors and also other people in the family who are in need is a very complex issue. What support do you think we need to give these people? You also talked about immigrants and racism, and I have to also mention ageism. Elder abuse, of course, is a very important issue, not only in rural areas but in cities as well.
I'm throwing those questions out to all of you. Whoever wants to shed some light on them, please do so.
Thank you very much.