Mr. Speaker, I rise to present a petition on behalf of hundreds of citizens of the riding of Prince Edward—Hastings. They know that there are many Canadians suffering from diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer and others who could benefit from ethical stem cell research, but they point out that non-embryonic stem cells, also known as adult stem cells, have shown significant research progress without some of the side effects of other forms of stem cell research.
The petitioners call upon Parliament to focus its legislative support on adult stem cell research to find the cures and therapies necessary to treat Canadians with these illnesses and diseases.