Mr. Speaker, the second petition relates to fetal alcohol syndrome, a matter near and dear to my heart. The petitioners from across Canada, including my own riding of Mississauga South, would like to draw to the attention of the House that the consumption of alcohol is harmful to Canadians and particularly that the consumption may cause health problems to the fetus.
They point out that fetal alcohol syndrome and other alcohol related birth defects are 100% preventable. The petitioners call upon Parliament to mandate health warning labels on the containers of alcoholic beverages to caution expectant mothers and others of the risks associated with alcohol consumption.