There are always ways in which we can improve our program. That's what we're striving to do. This very committee has clearly demonstrated that Canada is leading among other countries for providing services to our veterans. That's the way it should be. They have put their lives on the front line for us. That's the reason we need to give them the best we can.
Regarding the Royal Canadian Legion, I want to mention a very interesting initiative that was undertaken not so long ago by the Royal Canadian Legion. They sponsored a pilot project that was jointly led with the University of British Columbia. This project is to help veterans returning from Afghanistan, those really young veterans who may experience some mental health issues or depression following a mission, related to stress they might have endured during this mission.
This pilot project was driven over a number of years in conjunction with the University of British Columbia. It has proven, very outstanding results. Of the more than 250 veterans who took part in that soldier-to-soldier program, which goes over a two- to three-month period, only one has not completed the program. The evidence-based results have proven that this program is really efficient and that it is helping to improve the quality of life of those specific veterans.
We have been informed of this program, and as of a month ago we have identified what they call the veterans transition program as an official service provider for our government. It means that now we are partnering not only with the veterans transition program, but also with the Royal Canadian Legion, which has also decided that it would support this kind of soldier-to-soldier approach for addressing mental health issues for modern veterans. It is complementary to the services we are providing. We are actually very proud of the work they have done. We are looking forward to the expansion of this project in a timely manner. I might also add that some charities have also joined this project, namely, in this case, True Patriot Love.
This is the kind of initiative that shows that all of Canadian society is moving forward, is showing support. This is also a very good example of the typical Korean veteran, let's say, or those who may have had a longer experience, helping the modern veteran. This is very inspiring in the way we are moving forward and adapting to the needs and realities of modern veterans.