Thank you, Minister, for being here today. Thank you, General.
We don't have much time, of course. They left me to the last here, so I'm tailing on what's left. I'll have to hit questions, and perhaps you can provide me with some answers.
The centre of excellence is a big piece of what I think is important. Regarding its structure now, I'd like to see how provinces that are leaders in research and veterans, like Halifax for example, fit into that centre of excellence. What is the communication? How can we identify and make sure that the best practices they may have or that may come up nationally can be shared so that, through OSI or other programs, we're able to support our veterans?
Second, as you noted, we see an increase in the number of requests, a 32% increase in the number of people, and we know it's because we're doing a better job at awareness. Do we have those numbers as far as regions are concerned and indigenous veterans? Of the 32% increase, how many come from what province? Are they rural compared to urban, and do they include indigenous veterans?
My final question is in regard to the $26.3-million investment for the Canada remembers program and Last Post. What types of services do these organizations provide for veterans? That would be my only question. The other stuff you can send in.