What I'm promoting is what is referred to as the classical ombudsman model. It's a parliamentary model. In England you have the U.K. parliamentary ombudsman to take complaints regarding U.K. institutions. You may want to go to the United Kingdom. They have had a very well-established ombudsman's office for the last 40 years. It's an ombudsman of broad jurisdiction.
Every single province in Canada has enjoyed a classical ombudsman for provincial affairs for over 30 years. So it's a tried and true model. I've tabled the Ontario legislation with the committee. There's one exception--Prince Edward Island--but otherwise every other province has enjoyed it. I think this committee should at least have a look at that legislation. Typical objections when you raise the subject of an ombudsman is that it wouldn't work in our system. Well, these are provincial ombudsmen. They work in common law systems; they look at all types of things provincially. They will work federally, there's no doubt about it. There's no veterans affairs in provincial ministries, but so what. You have ministries of justice, schools, hospitals. It's so wide. Whatever applies in those areas will apply for veterans affairs, and I would strongly urge the committee to look at those models.
And yes, you are correct, there are three young people here, and I just want to introduce them briefly. Connor Ling is my stepson, Mercedes Marin is my daughter, and Katherine Jones is here as well. They're very proud to be here and follow their parents here.