Mr. Speaker, April is well known to Canadians as Daffodil Month, the annual campaign of the Canadian Cancer Society. This year the cancer society campaign is working hard to raise $18 million.
The funds go to research on all types of cancer; advocating for public health policy; promoting healthy lifestyles and strategies for reducing cancer; and in addition, supporting people living with cancer. This year the society contributed a record $43 million to its research partner the National Cancer Institute of Canada.
In 2001 an estimated 134,000 Canadians were diagnosed with cancer but many of these will live thanks to the Canadian Cancer Society.
April is almost over. However with the generosity of Canadians I am positive the Canadian Cancer Society campaign will exceed its fundraising goal.