moved for leave to introduce Bill C-202, an act to amend the Canada Health Act (nutrition services).
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to introduce a bill to amend the Canada Health Act concerning nutrition services.
The purpose of this bill is to include the terms “nutrition services” in the definition of “insured health services” within the present Canada Health Act.
Nutrition is an essential component of an individual's health. We know that Canadian dieticians are the only health professionals with the proper training and skills to assess a person's nutritional health. Moreover, the Canadian government recognizes them as a key resource in drawing up health policies such as Canada's Food Guide, which provides guidelines for a healthy diet.
I therefore believe that it is important, both for the public and for the professional association of dieticians, that they be officially recognized and integrated into the Canada Health Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed.)