Mr. Speaker, the second petition is with regard to stem cells, a matter close to my heart.
The petitioners draw to the attention of the House that Canadians support ethical stem cell research which has already shown encouraging potential for the cures and therapies necessary for Canadians. They also want to point out that non-embryonic stem cells, which are also known as adult stem cells, have shown significant progress without the immune rejection problems or the ethical problems.
The petitioners call upon Parliament to focus its legislative support on adult stem cell research.