Why Was the Compassionate Care Program Established in 2004

Why was the Compassionate Care program established in 2004?

A) to provide monetary assistance to Canadians who are caring for a seriously ill family member
B) to raise funds that would provide medical assistance to children in developing nations
C) to collect donations that would be dispersed to seriously ill Canadians needing financial assistance
D) to provide additional funding to hospitals and long-term care facilities