Mr. Speaker, I am proud to remind members of the House and all Canadians that this week, May 11 to 17, is National Nursing Week. The theme is “Nursing is the Key” which appropriately emphasizes the pivotal role that nurses play in delivering quality health care to all Canadians.
This year, 1998, marks the 90th anniversary of the Canadian Nurses Association. This association has consistently worked to advance the quality of nursing by promoting high standards of practice, education and research.
There are now over 200,000 nurses practising in Canada. Please join me in recognizing their committed caring service to Canadians.
To the nurses of Canada I want to say, we salute you and we thank you.