Mr. Speaker, April marks the beginning of spring, a time for new growth and a time of hope. It is particularly fitting that April is Canadian Cancer Society month.
The society works diligently to find a cure for cancer, to open the pathways of discovery and to change the lives of Canadians. Thousands upon thousands of Canadians benefit every year from the research the Canadian Cancer Society performs.
Since 1948 the society's fundraising month of April has brought Canadians together to contribute to the fight against cancer. Last year more than $44.2 million was raised during the campaign. This year's goal is $47.6 million.
I ask that my colleagues in the House join with me in supporting this society for even one of our own members in this House, the hon. member for Nepean, is now recovering from this scourge.
With the work of the Canadian Cancer Society and the will of the Canadian people, cancer will be beaten.