Finance committee  Those are important considerations, yes, but even before you worry about that, the most important thing to consider, right off the top, is the disconnect between the program and the definition, or the spirit, even, of volunteering. Students are receiving non-token payments in com

Finance committee  In my experience, contribution agreements, those voluminous contracts the government enters into with an independent entity, whatever the organization may be—which I, myself, have signed—normally address those statutory and regulatory elements you referred to. That means the orga

Finance committee  Would you mind repeating your question, please, Mr. Barrett? I wanted to switch to the French channel so I could answer, and I missed what the interpreter was saying. My apologies.

Finance committee  If that information is true, meaning that the entire board of directors resigned, it's indeed unusual and worrisome. It's certainly something to keep an eye on and would be subject to scrutiny, given that the board of directors has a dual role. It has a strategic role, of course,

Finance committee  The model whereby a charitable organization has a non-charitable arm does exist and is seen from time to time. I would point out, however, that the non-charitable organization isn't necessarily for profit. In other words, it could be another not-for-profit organization with comme

Finance committee  The Lobbying Act stipulates that, when lobbying constitutes a significant part of a person's duties, that person has to register. If they are making submissions to government officials, it doesn't matter whether they work for a profit-oriented enterprise or not. I was at the helm

Finance committee  It is true that the way the program is being implemented gives rise to some unintended consequences. The first issue that was raised has to do with paying people for volunteer work. That could undermine the spirit of volunteering and the efforts of all not-for-profit organization

Finance committee  No.

Finance committee  Basically, I would've suggested working with outside parties. That's routinely how Canada does it, by the way. Ten years ago, when I was at the helm of Katimavik, I was one of those outside parties. What makes this unique is that such a huge program is being entrusted to an orga

Finance committee  I'm the person who does not have opening remarks.

Finance committee  I'm happy to appear here in front of the committee to answer any questions you may have. You just gained five minutes.