Mr. Speaker, this week various communities will be celebrating the advances made by Canadians with disabilities in their communities.
Access Awareness Week reminds us that we are working toward a goal to enable people with disabilities to enjoy the full participation in the economic and social life of Canada. It also gives us an occasion to reflect on the work being done and to call on our partners to renew our commitment to Canadians with disabilities so they can create and build opportunities for themselves.
Just recently the Prime Minister received the prestigious Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award at the UN on behalf of Canadians. This award recognizes our commitment to work with Canadians with disabilities for their full participation in Canadian society.
But as the Prime Minister said, much remains to be done. I urge all members of the House to build on this award and to continue to work to enable Canadians with disabilities to take their full place in the economic life of this country.