The second petition, Mr. Speaker, has to do with health warning labels on the containers of alcoholic beverages.
The petitioners draw to the attention of the House that the consumption of alcoholic beverages may cause health problems. Specifically, fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol related birth defects are 100% preventable by avoiding alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Further, consumption of alcoholic beverages impairs one's ability to operate machinery or automobile equipment.
The petitioners therefore call upon parliament to require health warning labels to be placed on the containers of alcoholic products to warn expectant mothers and others of the risks associated with alcohol consumption.