Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would also like to make a comment, and I would go even further than what my colleague said. Even parliamentarians, who all do constituency work, aren't aware that this initiative and the new philanthropic fund exist. I knew very little about them. However, there are several groups that can act as ambassadors and promote these programs. We also asked the witnesses representing the intermediary groups about this.
The intermediary groups were chosen for certain reasons, specifically for their capacities for example, but there are nevertheless some limits. As we know, non-profit organizations generally have more than one mission. They often hope to secure funding for their independent mission, which is totally fine. However, some kind of outreach mechanism must be considered so the program can be publicized, especially if there are other priorities that need to be addressed in the future. Ignorance is no excuse. We are talking about pretty important programs that deserve to have a higher profile.
Now I'd like to ask a question. Organizations certainly have to meet a multitude of criteria to qualify for funding, but have the needs been properly assessed? I realize that targets have been set, but where are the greatest needs in terms of funding? Is it capacity building or something else to support the community? I'm not sure if my question is clear. What specific needs are you hearing about from these groups?