You gave the Liberals nearly 10 minutes, Mr. Chair. I think we can take our time.
Ms. MacKinnon, I am delighted to meet you. I would like to congratulate you, and also Mr. Maguire, on your important military mission.
In terms of medical services, you talked about long-term care for aging veterans and what I call front-line services. Those services are provided for veterans returning from Afghanistan, in particular, who need services. There is an entire reorganization going on in terms of hospitals. The federal government has divested itself of some hospitals and long-term care. Given that seniors always prefer to stay close to their families, the department can't provide long-term care for all veterans. However, specialized services have been developed, for example to treat post-traumatic stress syndrome. It is important that these services be continued.
Ms. MacKinnon, I would first like you to tell me what specialized medical services have to be provided by Veterans Affairs Canada because they are particular cases unique to the military or they need time for rehabilitation or reintegration afterward. I would like to know which services are not offered at present and which are provided but could be delivered in health care institutions other than Veterans Affairs Canada hospitals.