Mr. Speaker, today marks the first anniversary of the Krever report. Judge Krever recommended no-fault compensation for all victims of tainted blood.
He recommended that blood products used in Canada should be made from unpaid donors, not high risk American donors. He recommended active regulation by the health protection branch.
There has been little or no action on these recommendations. We will continue to raise issues of blood safety, fair compensation for victims of hepatitis C and urge action on the Krever report.
However, we cannot forget those who rely on our donations of blood for their lives and health. We want to see a safe and efficient blood system that will be there for all Canadians.
This Monday the NDP caucus is sponsoring a blood donor clinic in Room 200 of the West Block. The telephone number to make an appointment is 236-0199. My leader and I will be donating blood together at 11 a.m. and we encourage members of all parties and staff of the House of Commons and the Senate to give this gift of life.