Once again, thank you for that question.
Last week, I think we saw 120 votes that happened in the House of Commons. I was disappointed when I saw the votes when it came to the funding and investments we're making for Veterans Affairs Canada. Again, these are estimates; these are monies that have been budgeted to make sure we can provide help and support to veterans and those who are in need.
When we look at voting against investments to help on the housing front, just as Mr. Richards indicated, we certainly recognize that many individuals are dealing with affordability challenges. As a government, we're moving forward with programs. We want to make sure we're able to be there to help them with rent subsidies, but also, importantly, wraparound services, to be able to set up our veterans for success. We want to make sure they receive services—whether it be for mental health, substance use and addictions, whatever the case may be—and that not only are they going to have housing, but they're going to have access to the supports they need.
I was disappointed when I saw that.
When we look at VRAB as well, the appeal board, we certainly recognize that they're dealing with a backlog. They've asked us for more funding to make sure they can get through that appeal process more quickly.
Again, these are valuable and important services for our veterans, and we want to be there for them.
You asked how I felt. I was disappointed when I saw the results of that vote last week.