Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to stand here this evening as we go through the final second hour of third reading of my private member's Bill C-313.
This has been a fairly long process. It started back in 2007 with the introduction of my private member's motion, which as the member across has alluded to, was passed unanimously but then died on the order paper. It is greatly gratifying to see that the bill has reached this stage.
I want to thank the members who have spoken not only tonight in favour of this bill but all the way through this process. Whether it was through second reading or whether it was at committee stage, there has been wonderful support for the bill. All members and all parties have shown support, and I thank them for that.
There has been support through two ministers of health, as well, and Health Canada. The bill has been very well supported.
The industry has been 100% supportive. I have received a great deal of assistance from it in getting the correct medical facts. I have received wonderful support from everybody involved.
We know that this bill would help improve and protect the eye health of Canadians, as has been said in many cases, affecting our young people more than others.
I am pleased to see the bill at this stage. I look forward to its being passed through the House and sent on to the other place.