Mr. Speaker, this week Canadians are paying tribute to our Canadian nurses. These dedicated professionals are the backbone of our health care system. With compassion and wisdom they care for us when we cannot care for ourselves.
The Canadian Nurses Association, 110,000 members strong, continues to promote its profession and share its vision for the future of Canadian health care. They are fighters for a health care system that ensures Canadians have the highest standards of health care.
The theme for this week's events is “Nursing is the Key” and marks the 90th anniversary of the association. Today is also Florence Nightingale's birthday and Canada Health Day.
Congratulations to Canadian nurses for a job well done.
A recent poll listed the most appreciated and trusted professions. Guess who topped the list? Yes, that is right, Canada's nurses.