Mr. Speaker, today is the first day of National Access Awareness Week. While this government, as part of the proposals in the Martin budget, prepares to enlarge, at its peril, the holes in our social security net, the Official Opposition wishes to draw the attention of this House to the fact that equality among all individuals also applies to the right to work.
Like everyone else, the disabled have the right to work in an environment that is considerate of their needs. The government has a responsibility to assist their integration in the work place. Today, we wish to pay tribute to the courage and perseverance of these men and women and we say to them: Because your whole life is an example that enriches our society, we promise that your rights will always be respected.