Carolyn Parrish on Immunization Program

In the House of Commons on October 3rd, 1997. See this statement in context.

Immunization ProgramOral Question Period

October 3rd, 1997 / 11:50 a.m.

Liberal

Carolyn Parrish Liberal Mississauga Centre, ON

Mr. Speaker, my question is for the minister responsible for CIDA.

Ten years ago Canada began an international immunization program and immunized hundreds of thousands of children in 25 countries against six fatal diseases. It appears that the program is ending. Could the minister please explain why we have ended that program?

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