I thank the member for his question because that is identified in my mandate letter and an important one. We've seen gaps emerging over the course of the last number of years, and my work with the Minister of National Defence is described as imperative in moving Veterans Affairs forward.
We have right now many military men and women who know they will be leaving the military, which is a difficult day. Many of these men and women have joined up. It has been part of their family and their blood. It's what they wanted to do with their lives. They wanted to contribute to military service. When that day comes, they deserve our care, compassion, and respect in transitioning them to a place where they can continue to build their lives.
I'm looking forward to that work I'm going to do with Minister Sajjan meeting with the various people in Hamilton and other places across the country. They say right now there are difficulties on case management levels and on front-line staffing. To be able to allow for that early intervention when a man or woman knows they are going to leave the military is not happening. We know we have to do that better to allow them to get their lives established so they can get the financial services they need, as well as help with career transition, employment opportunities, and educational experiences.
We understand this is a huge issue and will comprise much of my work over the next year, or year and a half. I can say we identified some areas where we can go. Are they in practice yet? Not yet.