I would reiterate the notion of accountability. When funds are given, who makes the particular bodies accountable for their distribution? How long is it taking to get those funds out there? Who's overseeing the distribution of funds? Who's determining which applicants are considered worthy to receive those funds? There are countless ways once the funds are committed before they are distributed and when they are, how do we know they're being used as intended?
I always think about an example. When my grandson was in school, my daughter was aware that as a Métis child he had funds allocated to him, and because she knew as a parent that was his right, she went to the school and ensured that appropriate books were purchased for him, whereas if parents are not aware that's available for their children, the funds just go into the general....