I would like to hear more about the unfortunate fact that the funding does not reach communities when they need it. For example, an organization might be forced to lay off people or use a line of credit, or even credit cards, which is something I would not do. Maybe that's what they need to do. Perhaps if every organization said that if they did not get the support they need, they would stop their operations, that might put pressure on the government. I know that would not be easy, but something has to change.
Let's take the case of an ongoing project. We are not talking about a new organization which sprung up overnight with a project for July or August. It is clear that the application would be reviewed. I'm thinking long term. You put in an application in December. If we are to be efficient and if the money is to be spent wisely, it does not make sense for a project slated to begin in July or August to receive funding in October. So you have to hurry up and spend the money before the start of your next budget. How much money has to be invested and how much work needs to be done to see the project through? To what extent does this hurt communities? I would like to know.