Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House that April is the Canadian Cancer Society's campaign month.
The mission of the Canadian Cancer Society is to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer. The society, working with the National Cancer Institute of Canada, achieves its mission through research, education, patent services and advocacy for healthy public policy.
In 2001 an estimated 134,100 new cases of cancer and 65,300 deaths from cancer occurred in Canada. Health Canada works with the Canadian Cancer Society to decrease the rate and burden of cancer in Canada.
I ask hon. members to join me in wishing the Canadian Cancer Society and its volunteers every success in its activities during this month.