Thank you once again, sir.
You can understand Mr. Perron's concerns about the fact that we did a unanimous report, and some recommendations of that report haven't yet been met by the government. We're concerned about that because not only opposition members signed on to that report but Conservative members as well. We have concerns about certain aspects of the report. Then again, we'll deal with the minister on that, not specifically you. You can understand some of the frustration.
Of course, as you mentioned, one of the keys is independence, the ability to do what you think is best for the veterans and their families. You said in your presentation to us that Veterans Affairs Canada has been very proactive in helping you set up the office. How many people work for you now who are still with...? For example, the intake office in Charlottetown would deviate.
I'm not sure if you've had a chance to check the testimony--you probably haven't--of the buildup to this veterans ombudsman position, but the Veterans Review and Appeal Board, to be honest with you, let's put it mildly, was not favourable to your being here. I think if they had their way, they would probably not want to see you, but you're here now and they're going to see you.
My concern, of course, is independence. Do you still have people working for you who still work for Veterans Affairs Canada? If they do, when will that separation take place, true independence?