Mr. Speaker, occupational accidents and disease continue to be a very serious problem in Canada.
In 1997, accidents on the job resulted in over 817 deaths and 800,000 injuries. I am concerned by the number of accidents occurring at Canadian workplaces and their harmful effects on the families concerned.
In order to remedy the situation, I intend to table an amendment, shortly, to the Canada Labour Code for which I seek your support and that of all members of this House.