I think the motivation for the stretch is twofold. First of all, as I indicated at the beginning, charities need more money. But we're also concerned about enticing new donors to enter into the charitable marketplace, if you want to use those terms.

5:25 p.m.

Conservative

Mike Wallace Conservative Burlington, ON

Yes, but the stretch doesn't get new donors; it gets previous donors to donate more so that they get a better rate.

February 26th, 2015 / 5:25 p.m.

Chief Economist, Canada's Charitable and Nonprofit Sector, Imagine Canada

Brian Emmett

Right, and and it gets non-donors to donate for the first time and to get a better rate.

5:25 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Phil McColeman

That's it, Mr. Wallace.

Thank you, Mr. Emmett. Maybe you two would like to have a conversation off to the side after.

I want to offer the committee's thanks to all of you for taking the time to be here.

I also want to add a personal touch to this. I'm the father of a 28-year-old intellectually disabled son. One of the big issues that my wife and I have at our age is exactly what's going to happen with our son when we're gone, because he will outlive us, no question.

The comments made from Vancouver, via Surrey, were wonderful. Mr. Flaherty and I used to have many great talks about this because the Flaherty family has a son in the same situation as mine.

I just want to personally thank all of you for all you do in the sectors and how you're doing it. I think this study is going to be one of great value to this country, because when we have the quality of people doing the work you're doing on the various aspects of this, it can only turn out well.

Thank you for being here.

The meeting is adjourned.