Mr. Speaker, I remind the House that Sunday, June 7 is national cancer survivors day in Canada.
As my colleagues may be aware, one in three Canadians will be diagnosed this year. Sometimes it seems like that rate is even higher in P.E.I. I have too often seen the intense suffering cancer inflicts on its victims but today, thanks to improved detection methods, more available information and enhanced methods of treatment, more than half of all people with cancer will survive the disease.
The Canadian Cancer Society is planning activities to elevate the importance and profile of this day throughout Canada. I encourage everyone to celebrate life, honour our survivors and recognize the important role of others in the lives of survivors.
I commend the Canadian Cancer Society for its continuing work in helping combat cancer and raise public awareness of this devastating disease.