Mr. Speaker, today is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis awareness day here on the Hill.
Today is ALS awareness day here on the Hill. ALS is a terrible disease, as members in the House know all too well.
Many people are still not very familiar with this disease and have not experienced the pain of watching the life of one of their loved ones being turned upside down by such a diagnosis.
Like all serious diseases, a lot more research must be done on ALS to keep hope alive. We need to know that one day we will overcome that frightening diagnosis.
In order to advance research, money is needed. To get that money, the general public has to be aware of the impact of this disease. That is why I invite all my colleagues to wear a cornflower and join us on Parliament Hill this evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Together we can make a difference.