Veterans Affairs committee  Interestingly enough, all three of us, and others within our organization, have been following these sessions. Just in speaking with Mr. Sangster, we see many opportunities where we can partner. There is networking that we can do. I heard Ms. Blaney speak about how veterans want to feel that they are contributing to society.

Veterans Affairs committee  It depends on the province.

Veterans Affairs committee  It is very different by province and the cost of living there—

Veterans Affairs committee  Actually, interestingly enough, Simon, in his new portfolio, is deploying a technology that will allow us to do better tracking. Unfortunately, technology was part of the reason we don't have it. It is a self-declaration, but I think.... Information from our cash services division is easier to get because they carry an arm.

Veterans Affairs committee  I'll just add to that. We have specific recruitment days that focus on veterans and their families. Interestingly enough, we heard about the spouses and how difficult moving is, given the different schedules, etc. We do have a very flexible workforce that is separate from the permanent, regular workweek type of group.

Veterans Affairs committee  Something important to note is that those contracts with the detention centres and airport security are not governed by an RFR. They go out by RFPs, so they don't have the same contract requirements.

Veterans Affairs committee  Just quickly, the entry-level security guard type of work is ideal for young people coming out of the service. It gives them the comfort of a uniform, structure and standing orders. We will go after them to come over to us, and then we can work with them to build a full career.

Veterans Affairs committee  I'm sorry; we don't, but we can look for that.

Veterans Affairs committee  If I may add to that, we have what we call a “coalition”, so when Jean-Luc speaks about the industry, there are over 21 security service provider companies in Canada that are working together to discuss this and to get the message out there that a policy that was built in 1945 needs modernization.

Veterans Affairs committee  We partner with a lot of organizations in our communities. For instance, in Toronto, we're very close to the Crime Stoppers organization. We work on warm-up programs to help veterans. We see a lot of it in our business. They find shelter in various areas where our clients perhaps don't want them.

Veterans Affairs committee  You mentioned the non-profit side of the Corps of Commissionaires, and I mentioned their rate being 15% higher than the market rate. We know that this money is not going into the pockets of the veterans, and we can't say for certain—we have tried to investigate—where that money, that $45 million, is going.

Veterans Affairs committee  Thanks very much for your question. I think there are multiple processes in place already, today. Without getting into too much detail, one in particular is called the “regional standing offer”. Essentially, what this does is pre-qualify service providers. Pre-qualifying sets standards that different providers need to meet.