Kirsty Duncan at the Status of Women Committee

On December 10th, 2013. See this statement in context.

December 10th, 2013 / 4:15 p.m.

Liberal

Kirsty Duncan Liberal Etobicoke North, ON

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Thank you to everyone for coming.

I want to begin by saying that I strongly support this study, but I think it's being done in the wrong committee and I'm concerned about it. We've heard very clearly today about complex multi-faceted health disorders, serious mental health disorders, life-threatening disorders. We also hear that it's increasing in boys—7%, in one study.

I just want to make sure this is not going to be sidelined—this is a really serious health issue—and that real recommendations come out of this report.

My questions are going to focus on recommendations.

We know the human costs of eating disorders are incalculable. I'm wondering, can anyone tell me what the economic costs of eating disorders are in Canada each year, please?

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