Mr. Speaker, this is Kidney Health Month in Canada, and tomorrow, March 13, is World Kidney Day.
While ongoing research and new treatments have greatly improved the lives of those affected by kidney disease, there is still much work to be done.
Two million Canadians have or may develop kidney disease. Each day, 14 Canadians learn that their kidneys have failed. Seventy per cent of Canadians waiting for an organ transplant are in need of a kidney.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada funds almost one-third of kidney research projects in Canada. I wish to commend the Kidney Foundation for its role in supporting this important research and speaking up for Canadians living with kidney disease.