Mr. Speaker, yesterday, 40,000 people, including 25,000 in Montreal, took part in the walk against AIDS. The purpose of this third Farha Foundation walk-a-thon was to collect funds for those organizations that assist and support people with AIDS.
With serenity and respect, the procession observed a minute of silence to pay tribute to AIDS victims so that no one will forget them or forget that this disease is still causing too many tragedies.
Saint-Exupéry used to say that everyone was responsible for all. The walkers showed this kind of solidarity. As for the federal government, it is still waiting to assume its responsibilities and take real action against this disease. Will the federal government finally listen to reason? It is worth repeating that "everyone is responsible for all".