Thank you, Mr. Chair.
First, I want to thank everyone for being here and for your presentations. We're still learning about the LGBTQ+ community and the community sometimes referred to by all the letters of the alphabet.
On a more serious note, I have a background in the municipal sector. I was the mayor of a city for which I'm currently the member of Parliament. My constituency is located in the Montreal suburbs, which have a very discreet LGBT community. As a member of Parliament, I wanted to know the needs of this community. I realized that the community has extensive needs and that these needs are mostly being met in downtown Montreal.
The issue that affects me the most is the search for identity of the young people going through this process. They have many questions during adolescence, but the answers aren't always within their reach and they aren't supported in the process. The young people are often sent to Montreal when they're rejected by their parents and families, and possibly by society. The housing issue has already been mentioned. The young people also have trouble finding housing very quickly.
What are some ways to address the community's issues outside the major cities? Some services are available in the major cities, but how can the situation be addressed outside the cities?
Who wants to respond? Go ahead, Mr. Xavier.