I think the basic solution is embedded in some of the things I've said here. We're looking at 18 different criteria that are further amplified or whatever.
Reduce it to four, okay? Make it simple. That was part of what the department was thinking of back in 2002, 2003, and 2004. That was the logic behind the “Keeping the Promise” report submitted by the Gerontological Advisory Council, which included, in negotiations with the department, providing access to long-term care for modern veterans and improving their funeral and burial benefits.
If we had somehow responded more positively to the “Keeping the Promise” report, I think we would have taken care of this grid. We would have simplified it and we would have provided greater services, which all in all over the life course of the individual probably would have delayed their institutionalization and would have given greater access to VIP, etc., on a needs-based approach. That report was a tremendous report.
By the way, because the government didn't do anything about the report, the Royal Canadian Legion retracted their membership in that august group. Basically, we were offended that the report was not receiving any follow-up.