Mr. Speaker, this is Health Research Awareness Month. I am pleased to recognize Canada's health researchers and their contribution to our health care system and economy.
It is also time to recognize the contribution of the Government of Canada to a strong, dynamic health research community through its continuing support of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
Our multi-disciplinary approach to health research is the envy of the world. Researchers are tackling health issues that matter to Canadians. They are working with governments, health charities, and industry on topics as wide ranging as the integrity and safety of Canada's food and water supplies, bioterrorism, obesity and population genomics.
Health research is a key to the innovation agenda, creating economic growth and jobs. I congratulate this CIHR on its accomplishments in two short years. We look forward to future achievements.
I wish to express our thanks to all those promoting health research on Parliament Hill today.