So if an individual made that statement, it would not be an accurate one.
Thank you very much. I think it's very important to clear that up. It is important for veterans to know that. I honestly think it's shameful that somebody, or any party, would be using these types of direct fear-mongering tactics to confuse and scare veterans.
Let's be clear. I see these veterans. I have two military bases in my riding. Some of those veterans are 20 or 21 years old and are simply focusing on getting their lives back together, rehabilitating, and moving into civilian life after putting their life on the line for us. And to hear this from somebody in a perceived position of power is very troubling. So I'm glad to hear that it's not true.
The other general demographic of the veterans in my riding who would be hearing these speculations is that of an 85 or 86-year-old elderly gentleman who depends on these benefits and does not have six to eight months' bankroll in the bank. And if his benefits are going to get cut, he is very fearful of that. So I'm glad to hear that those statements are simply not true.
I just want to clarify the following. You were talking about a 42% decrease over the next five years, and a 24% increase from the current number of CF members?