The Government of Canada is not in the business of core funding. That said, as I mentioned, my number one priority is the sustainability of the movement. As the VP of the YWCA in my community, I agree that the strings that came with 12-month, 24-month funding envelopes hurt the movement's ability to move forward. That's why we've increased funding for women's organizations fivefold to go beyond an election cycle, up to five years, which is what they asked for, so they are able to better respond. In the new budget there is an additional $160 million over five years. I can assure you this was designed in collaboration with the women's movement, and they know we have their back.
On May 16th, 2019. See this statement in context.