Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to inform the House that October 17 to 21, 1994 is the first National Infertility Awareness Week.
Infertility is a condition that affects approximately 500,000 Canadians. Although not life threatening, it can have a profound effect on a person's life. Since 1994 is the International Year of the Family, the theme for the first National Infertility Awareness Week is "Infertility in the International Year of the Family".
The Infertility Awareness Association of Canada is a national charitable organization offering support and education to individuals with infertility concerns. During National Infertility
Awareness Week the organization and its many volunteers will feature public awareness events across Canada.
Please join me in congratulating the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada on its excellent work and in wishing them all the best for a very successful national week.