I want to thank the great member from Ajax for the great work that she does in her riding.
Thank you very much for the important question.
I know the debt that we owe to veterans for the sacrifices they have made to our country, and that they continue to make to make sure that we live in a better place.
Mr. Speaker, Ontario is the only province in Canada with a financial assistance program created specifically for veterans. The Soldiers’ Aid Commission provides financial assistance for veterans and their families of up to $2,000 per household for the following items: health-related items like hearing aids, glasses, prescriptions and dental needs; services like home repairs, moving costs or furniture; specialized equipment like assistive devices, wheelchair and prosthetics; personal items; and employment-related supports like work clothes, workboots, short-term courses to improve employment opportunities.
I will have more to say in the supplementary.
Mr. Speaker, we must never forget the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans.
I thank each and every person who serves us in uniform.