Mr. Speaker, October has been proclaimed National Lupus Awareness Month. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects thousands of Canadians, mostly women during child bearing years.
The cause of Lupus is yet unknown. As one of its priorities the government has issues relevant to women's health. Here we have an example of an illness that affects women for which treatment is limited and about which medical science has yet much to learn.
I encourage all members of the House to support the many volunteer groups at work all year round to help and support the individuals affected by the disease.
Please join me in extending best wishes to Lupus Canada for a successful awareness month.