I really appreciate your taking the time to be part of this study.
You've talked about a strategic, multipronged approach. You also talked about the coherent national eating strategy that is needed.
When we look at this we know that the impact is not only on the person affected, but as well you mentioned the family, and then there's the community, and then there's the health care system. There's a big ripple effect. I want to address the gaps in treatment that you have encountered along the way.
Eating disorders afflict people from all communities and backgrounds. That we know. Can you speak to the fact that minority communities may have a harder time accessing services and culturally appropriate information? Is that a factual statement? I'm also wondering what the impact is on first nations people as well, and those who are not financially well off.