Bill C-329

National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Act

An Act to establish a national framework respecting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Sponsor

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

Outside the Order of Precedence (a private member's bill that hasn't yet won the draw that determines which private member's bills can be debated), as of March 30, 2023

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Summary

This is from the published bill.

This enactment provides for the development of a national framework on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Elsewhere

All sorts of information on this bill is available at LEGISinfo, an excellent resource from the Library of Parliament. You can also read the full text of the bill.

Bill numbers are reused for different bills each new session. Perhaps you were looking for one of these other C-329s:

C-329 (2016) An Act to amend the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (asbestos)

C-329 (2013) Falconbridge Limited Acquisition Act

C-329 (2011) Falconbridge Limited Acquisition Act

C-329 (2010) An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Cariboo — Prince George

C-329 (2009) An Act to change the name of the electoral district of Cariboo — Prince George

C-329 (2007) An Act to amend the Referendum Act (reform of the electoral system of Canada)

National Framework on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ActRoutine Proceedings

March 30th, 2023 / 10:05 a.m.

NDP

Heather McPherson NDP Edmonton Strathcona, AB

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-329, an act to establish a national framework respecting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to stand today to table this bill on behalf of the residents of Edmonton Strathcona and all Canadians who recognize the value of creating equitable access to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatments and support in our country.

I want to thank the member for London—Fanshawe for seconding this bill. I also want to thank all the advocates, the teachers, the doctors and those from the Centre for ADHD Awareness for their incredible work on this.

I am also delighted to tell the House that my father Duke, my nephew Angus and my son Maclean are joining me in Ottawa today to help me table this important legislation. The reason for that is my son Mac has ADHD, so for my family this is a different piece of legislation.

ADHD is one of the most common psychological disorders that affects children in this country. We have no system to ensure that teachers, doctors and those working with children receive the training they require and that there is a framework to ensure that young people across the country can get the support they need. The reason this is so important is that, when children are supported and are provided with the tools they require, there are nothing but good outcomes for those children. However, if they are not given the support they require the outcomes are very difficult, as are the economic impacts on our communities.

Therefore, today I am so proud to stand here and table this bill. I am proud to be able to stand here and speak on behalf of my family, the teachers and the doctors across this country, and the many people who have worked so hard to bring awareness to ADHD.

(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)