Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to inform the House and the people of Canada that next month is Heart Disease Awareness Month.
Great progress has been made by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada but there is still a long way to go in the fight to reduce the major risk factors such as smoking, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Events are planned in communities from coast to coast and I would like to encourage all Canadians to benefit from leading a healthy lifestyle. Lack of exercise is a significant health factor in the development of heart disease. Studies have shown that children whose parents are physically active are likely to be active as well.
Let us kick off this campaign to develop healthy habits and become role models for all Canadians.