moved for leave to introduce Bill C-260, an act to amend the Food and Drugs Act (warning labels regarding the consumption of alcohol).
Mr. Speaker, this bill was first introduced to parliament and continues to be before parliament since June 20, 1995.
The bill seeks to establish a requirement to have health warning labels placed on the containers of alcoholic beverages to caution expectant mothers and others of the risks associated with alcohol consumption. Alcohol is the only consumer product in Canada which can hurt if misused and does not warn the consumer of that fact.
I am pleased to reintroduce the bill and I seek the support of all members for this important health initiative.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)