Thank you, Madam Chair.
Thank you to all the witnesses for being here and giving us this valuable information.
My first question is for Dr. Sivananthan. You make an excellent point about caring for the caregivers. That is why our government recognized this with the Canada caregiver benefit, because we know it is very important for families.
Without a doubt, one of the most devastating outcomes of the pandemic has been on long-term care homes. It is a fundamental responsibility of all of us to ensure that our seniors are safe and well cared for. Just this week, our government announced $1 billion for the safe long-term care fund. In partnership with the provinces and territories, we will establish a national standard for long-term care facilities. We also made the largest investment in home and community care in Canadian history.
Doctor, other than these investments, what can the federal government do to help seniors age in the comfort of their homes? Additionally, what can the government do to ensure the safety and well-being of the family members who want to be involved in their care?