Research networks are working closely together, particularly Alaska and Canada. Moreover, we're starting to share work methods. For example, we're sharing permafrost mapping with the Inuit communities and on the communities' land, so that we can help them adapt.
In this committee, we're currently talking about setting up programs or making the best possible scientific programs inspired by the communities, in order to work with them. The people in the communities—we have an example next to me—are very familiar with their issues.
Many academics have already started doing this, for example in our network, at Université Laval, but also in ArcticNet. People from this network will be giving a presentation later. Relationships with Inuit and indigenous communities in northwestern Canada have been established. These relationships are very strong.
All Canadian researchers have a great deal of experience. However, we have funding issues. In addition, it's now time for the communities themselves to establish research needs and research partnerships.
I just want to mention briefly that a number of academics, particularly in our area, are more than willing to work together.