Thank you, Madam Chair.
My thanks to our witnesses for joining us today.
Ms. McManus, in your document, you say the following: “However, many charities are still reeling from the downturn. This was compounded by the fact that Canadians and communities were relying on their philanthropic services more than ever before.”
In my constituency of Brossard—La Prairie, there is an organization that is called on more and more to help working families who now have to use food banks, even with both spouses working.
You say that charities are being asked for their services to an ever greater extent. What do you mean by that?