I would like to thank the committee for undertaking a study on the supporting black Canadian communities initiative.
Canada is currently celebrating Black History Month. I had the opportunity last week to speak to a number of people who receive funding from that initiative. That funding is making a huge difference for them.
It is important to work with intermediaries because those organizations are on the ground, and they know the community stakeholders and needs. So they are in a good position to make sure that these funds are spent appropriately and that they go to where they are needed.
These funds will be provided for another year. I know there is still a demand. I hope the funding continues, as it really does make a difference.