Previous to the unrolling of this contract, there were two contracts. One focused on medical and psychosocial, and one focused on vocational. This new contract is a single contract where all of these converge. What that does is allow a veteran to have one plan that addresses all of those areas. A plan will be developed with a case manager, and it will be supported by rehabilitation service experts. This list of experts is accessible to them right across the country.
We're beginning with those 9,000 experts on those points of service for those 14,000 veterans in 600 locations, as the minister indicated. We'll look to increase that to ensure that more service providers are there to support veterans in the communities, and with the needs they have in those communities.
This provides a one-stop shop for the veteran with their case manager. It provides case managers with access to people who will chase down all the information they need. It will help book appointments and ensure that the paperwork is in place, so there aren't any obstacles to getting those appointments and getting the follow-up appointments that are so necessary.
It's good for the veteran in terms of access and information, and it's good for the case manager in terms of allowing them more time with the veteran.