The network of SADCs, or community futures development corporations, is one of these tools. However, funding for these corporations has not increased in 12 years. That has consequences. In a region like mine it is important because it allows them to carry out their mandate. They have been receiving less and less funding, not just for investments, but also for their administrative budgets.
Is any thought being given to providing additional resources?
The network would like $42 million over five years, including $10 million for Quebec, and five-year funding that is adequate, indexed and fair.
Does your department plan to do anything about that?