moved for leave to introduce Bill S-206, An Act respecting World Autism Awareness Day.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce Bill S-206, an act respecting world autism awareness day.
I think all of us in the House have met or have had personal contact with those who are struggling with autism. We are very much aware of our colleague, the member for Edmonton—Mill Woods—Beaumont, who has done such an incredible job of raising the awareness, understanding, acceptance and desire to help people and families struggling with autism. I am continually amazed at the perseverance and tenacity demonstrated by every family and community that has to deal with autism on a daily basis.
We need to do all we can to raise awareness, to work toward effective solutions and to finding ways to support them.
(Motion agreed to and bill read the first time)