Ethnoracial MSM

The Ethnoracial MSM Research Working Group was established by the AIDS Bureau of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in 2005 to address gaps in research evidence on ethnoracial MSM communities to support policy and program development. Recently, The OHTN took over the role of coordinating the Working Group. As part of the strategic planning process, the working group identified the need for a Think Tank as an important step to foster learning among key stakeholders, facilitate identification of research priorities, and to encourage collaborative research related initiatives amongst ethnoracial MSM communities.

The objectives of the Think Tank were to:

  • share knowledge and information on current ethnoracial MSM research;
  • expand upon the needs and priorities for specific communities; and
  • explore opportunities for collaboration and partnership

The following documents provide information on the background, objectives and outcomes for the event:

Presentations given at the event include:


We funded 148 Investigator Driven Research Projects between 1998 and 2008