Mr. Speaker, during this 10th provincial suicide prevention week we must express a wish for greater involvement by society as a whole on this issue.
Governments have an important role to play in preventing despair and the resort to unfortunate actions by a large number of people. A heightened awareness of this serious problem, which is a trait of modern societies, reminds each of us that we share a certain amount of the responsibility toward those who are suffering profound distress.
The causes of suicide are many and they are highly complex. Our individual and collective involvement is essential if we are to attenuate this misfortune which strikes too many families. Sometimes just lending an ear is sufficient to help put someone on the path toward a solution and prevent him or her from undertaking some desperate act.
As a government, as individuals, let us increase our awareness of our responsibility toward those who need our help.