Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I'm delighted to be here for the first time at this committee, and I'm happy to stand in for my colleague this afternoon. I picked up some of the dialogue in the later part of the meeting today, and I understand that the committee is currently working on a study of the veterans independence program that takes a close look at the ability of veterans and their families to maintain their independence in the home.
Would you be in a position to comment on how that type of ongoing independence in a home-type environment assists veterans and their families from a psychological point of view?