Thank you for your question.
As Mr. Jollimore very clearly stated, we need research programs that focus on the health issues of sexual and gender minorities. Unfortunately, these programs aren't being devised at this time. We need targeted programs that show a willingness to develop this field of research. This requires funding for research, but also the recruitment of researchers from the communities concerned to conduct, develop and publicize the research.
I think that the CBRC in British Columbia is a good example of what can be accomplished in terms of community-based research and of how the research can be institutionally recognized. There are also examples of community-based research in Quebec. I think that the research institutions and staff are ready, but research funding or research programs that focus on LGBT health should be established.