Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I appreciate everyone being here today. There is a good collection of opinions and a diversity of views, and we appreciate that very much.
I want to start with the Townshippers' Association, and if there is time I do have a couple of questions for the Quebec English School Boards Association as well.
I have to be honest. I'm still a little unclear about what the Townshippers' Association is exactly and what you do. I listened to your presentation and I do understand some of the programs you're providing and some of the funding you receive. I'm from Alberta, and at this point I believe it would be a cross between what we would call a community association and, in the town I'm from, community links that pull together various types of programming for those who may need help in various ways, whether it be housing or programs.
Am I correct in that assumption? Is that exactly what your organization is?