Mr. Speaker, the SARS epidemic continues to be a very serious situation that requires a great deal of our attention. While prudence is called for, we must not give in to panic, but concentrate instead on appropriate measures to ensure and safeguard public health.
This tragedy that has already claimed many victims around the world must be controlled as soon as possible in order to contain the risk of SARS spreading.
The Toronto area has unfortunately been hit very hard by this epidemic. The Bloc Quebecois sympathizes with all those who have been affected, directly or indirectly, by SARS.
We are convinced that it remains imperative to take all necessary action, and the government can count on our full cooperation to that end.