Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to announce to the House that the week of October 15 to 21 is Community Care Worker Week.
Health care professionals and parka-professionals and volunteers providing care in the community are an integral part of our health care system.
Community workers include nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, visiting homemakers, and volunteers.
These people are the frontline workers. They provide home care and long term care in facilities. They offer meal and community support programs.
As many health care services are being moved from the hospitals to the community, community care workers are increasingly in demand to help in the transition and to ensure the continuity of patient care.
I invite you to join me in paying tribute to community care workers in Canada and in acknowledging Community Care Worker week.