Health Committee on March 11th, 2020

[Catherine MacLeod, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Institutes of Health Research]

CIHR recognizes the importance of dedicated research investments in women's health to address the historical research gaps that focus mostly on men. Through the leadership of our institute of gender and health, CIHR fosters research excellence on the influence of sex and gender on health, and supports important research in directly addressing pressing health challenges facing women.

For example, Dr. Peter Leung, at the University of British Columbia, studies the role of hormones in women's reproductive health. Knowledge gained from Dr. Leung's research will improve the treatment of reproductive disorders, pregnancy complications and gynecological cancers.

It should be noted that CIHR has expertise in the creation of national health research institutes to address pressing health concerns and we will be pleased to support the minister in delivering on this important commitment.

[Don Davies, NDP, Vancouver Kingsway, BC]

Do we know when? That was the question.

[Dr. Stephen Lucas]

Obviously, a lot of attention is being paid now on addressing coronavirus, but the government is intent on moving forward with that in the coming weeks and months.

[Don Davies, NDP, Vancouver Kingsway, BC]

Thank you.

[The Chair, Liberal, Ron McKinnon]

Thank you, Mr. Davies.

Thanks to our great panel for your endurance. Whether or not it's unprecedented, it is nevertheless appreciated.

Thank you, Minister Hajdu and all the officials, for being here and giving us of your time so generously.

The meeting is adjourned.