Mr. Speaker, National Home Fire Safety Week runs from November 24 to 30. This week, sponsored by the Canada Safety Council, emphasizes the importance of smoke alarms in all Canadian Homes.
Most fatal fires start at night when the household is asleep. Since the fumes of a fire can send one into an even deeper sleep, it is extremely important to verify regularly that all smoke alarms are in working order.
Canadians are starting to learn that smoke alarms save lives. Most Canadian households now have at least one of these life saving units. It is important then, throughout the year and specifically during this week, that all Canadians take the opportunity to educate themselves about this very important matter. I urge everyone in Canada to remember the theme sentence for this week: “Are you sure your fire alarm works?”