Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House that May 9 to May 15 is National Palliative Care Week.
Hospice palliative care relieves suffering and improves the quality of life of persons living with or dying from advanced illness. Social, emotional and spiritual supports are provided to that person and his or her family by physicians, nurses, social workers, home care planners and volunteers.
The Canadian Palliative Care Association provides leadership through advanced standards of practice, support for research, advocacy for improved policy research allocation, and support for caregivers.
I ask members to join me in congratulating the Canadian Palliative Care Association and its affiliates which ensure comfort and dignity for those who are dying.