Mr. Speaker, I definitely congratulate my colleague and welcome the news about trying to explain why to veterans.
Seventeen years ago, when the Harper government was in place, a gentleman named Walt qualified for a pension. He says:
My stress level is resulting sometimes in restless nights. I'm continually assessing our resources. I want Norma to be able to live in her own home and continue to be an integral part of this community. I want to grant her the benefits of my pension and give us peace of mind. I'm running out of sunsets, and this issue is heavy on my heart.
He waited and is still waiting, almost two decades later. Why is that? Can the member explain to veterans across the country why the Conservatives did not ensure that the survivor's benefit was an option for folks like Norma?