Mr. Speaker, I am sure everyone in the House knows someone who has been affected by autism. For me, it is a matter of the joy that these folks bring to our lives. If we are more knowledgeable about this issue, it will certainly help us in our interaction at home, in the House and wherever we are in Canada. There are so many people who will benefit from autism awareness day, which will simply raise the awareness that these people can contribute so much, and have contributed so much, to our society.
In the House of Commons on October 23rd, 2012. See this statement in context.