Yes. Thank you very much.
Previously I was the deputy shadow minister for health. I've moved on in the portfolio.
More important to me today is that I am the mother of a seven-year-old boy who plays hockey. These stories are really terrifying for me to hear, and I feel very grateful that I got to sub in today on this occasion. I want to thank you all so much for being here to share your stories and for being so brave as to confront this and to share your stories with us and of course with Canadians.
I will say that I'm a mother who would have far preferred that my son do robotics or debate club, even though my community does have a very proud tradition in minor hockey. My son really wanted to do this, and my husband really wanted to do this with him as a family activity. He enjoys it, but he's also in the process of deciding now whether or not he wants to be a goalie, which is really scary for me. They alternate right now and he played that role recently, so I watch in trepidation as he makes the decision.
My comment is that I think every parent who has their child in hockey should have the fear that was instilled in me today. When everyone sees this picture of Carter, they should be thinking of their son or daughter who plays hockey as well.
My only question, because I wasn't certain, is about how parents are required to take a significant conduct overview prior to their child stepping onto the ice. I was just curious as to whether or not this conduct tutorial included a segment on concussions. If so, I am happy to hear that. If not, I certainly feel that it should be included. If any of our witnesses here today have that information, I would appreciate it.
No...? Well, then, perhaps that's something that as critics we could check into.
With that, thank you so much again for being here and for your messages to us.
I'll pass the time on to my colleague Mr. Kitchen.