Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House that October is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Violence against children is a problem that concerns us all whether it takes the form of sexual abuse, physical, emotional maltreatment or neglect. All of us must work to prevent child abuse by promoting social and economic conditions that support parents and reflect the way we value children. We must intervene when we suspect a child is being threatened, hurt, neglected or sexually exploited.
The federal family violence initiative, in partnership with community, national, corporate and volunteer organizations, has developed innovative prevention and intervention approaches to protect children. They are being used across Canada to support efforts to eliminate child abuse. Together we must continue to do all we can to protect Canada's children.