Mr. Speaker, the white cane means freedom, and communities across Canada celebrated freedom during white cane week recently.
This awareness week, organized by the Canadian Council of the Blind and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, aims to raise awareness about the significance of the white cane.
A person using a white cane is no different from anyone else. Their white cane is an essential tool for travel so that they can get around safely.
There are thousands of Canadians who know firsthand the significance of the white cane. All across Canada people are learning more about blindness and vision loss. I encourage all Canadians to find out what is happening in their community in this regard. Canadians can do so by contacting their local Canadian Council of the Blind office or the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in their area.