I'm surmising that this figure is of all survivors--right?--and not all of them would have qualified for VIP. It would be interesting to note how many of these veterans, if they were alive today, would have been eligible to qualify for VIP. I think the number would be much smaller; if it is, then maybe it's possible to rethink that, so that people like Joyce Carter could have the coverage.
On the other point--and I thank the researcher for this question--the Royal Canadian Legion indicated to the committee a while back that the VIP program is too complex. Are you trying to find ways to make it easier for veterans to gain access to the VIP?