Mr. Speaker, first of all, on behalf of this side of the House, let me congratulate the member on his first question during question period.
Let me also say that ensuring veterans receive all the benefits that they have earned is our top priority. Our benefits are demand driven, so whether it is 10 or 10,000 veterans, they will receive the benefits which they deserve. They are based on estimates. This process guarantees that whether a veteran comes forward this year or next year or the year after, the money is always there for them.
We know that because in three years this government has invested $10 billion in benefits and services for our veterans. Let me remind the member on that side of the House that in three years the Harper Conservatives did nothing but cut, cut benefits and cut—