Mr. Speaker, as chair of the Standing Committee on Human Rights and the Status of Disabled Persons, I announce with pride that the recipient of the 1994 Centennial Flame Research Award is Linda Nancoo of Toronto.
Administered by our committee, the award honours the courage and determination of Canadians with disabilities. It recognizes their many contributions to society.
Ms. Nancoo, a person with a vision disability, has proven that a physical disability need not be a barrier to success as a writer. Her project will address the relationship between culture and disability, utilizing real life stories of Canadians with disabilities from the ethnocultural community.
This project is designed to generate increased awareness and sensitivity on this issue on the part of all Canadians.
On behalf of the committee I congratulate Ms. Nancoo on her achievements. By honouring her, the committee and therefore the House of Commons itself is honouring all Canadians with disabilities. I ask all colleagues to join me in this sentiment.