My other question concerns the community groups. The federal government does provide funding, but if it does not arrive on time, or if it arrives at the last moment, the communities become concerned. It is like when the government waits until fall when the ground is frozen, before providing the funds for roadwork. The same thing happens to the communities.
I want my message to be understood. I know that it is not just up to you and that the government decides when the monies are released. Nevertheless, the communities are working very hard at grassroots level yet, at the 11th hour, they are left waiting and wondering whether they will be able to pay their phone bill or whether they will have to close their offices. It is difficult to do a good job in such circumstances. But, that is what happens most of the time.
Some communities in my region have been worried of late. There is another program that is supposed to provide funding for advertising spots on health in French. On Friday, they did not even know if they would be getting the funding.
Is this problem here to stay? Is the federal government cutting back on health care spending?