moved for leave to introduce Bill C-383, an act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warnings on alcoholic beverage containers).
Mr. Speaker, the purpose of the bill is to ensure that containers in which alcoholic beverages are sold display a printed warning that would warn pregnant and other persons of certain dangers associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
The containers would also be required to display illustrated warnings that would enhance the message contained in the printed warning.
Fetal alcohol syndrome is just one of the tragic consequences of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Finally, in introducing the bill I want to pay particular tribute to one of my constituents, Ms. Joy Gilmore, for her dedicated leadership on this important issue over many years.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)