Mr. Speaker, yesterday I had the pleasure of attending the official launch of the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week. It is being held from May 18 to 24.
The week has become an annual event which runs concurrently in Canada, the United States and Mexico. It is sponsored by the Commissioner for Labour Co-operation created under the North American Agreement on Labour Co-operation.
The objective of the week is to focus attention on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace. This year's theme is “Occupational, Safety and Health: Partners Together in Safety”.
Increasing awareness and promoting safe and healthy work practices can save lives. This is why this annual event is so important.
I know hon. members join me in wishing the participants much success in the important educational work they will undertake next week.