Madam Speaker, 1,264 Quebeckers, including 16 children, are waiting for an organ transplant. In Quebec, the child who has lived the longest with an artificial heart is a courageous young man in my riding of Brossard—La Prairie. His name is Vincent Lambert and he is 15.
Last week, during National Organ Donor Week, Vincent and his family urged Quebeckers to simply sign the back of their health insurance card and to talk to their loved ones about organ donation. By signing our cards, we all have the power to save lives.
Organ donation is an incredible gift that can change lives and give hope to many people who, like Vincent, are waiting for a transplant.
I urge all Canadians to sign their donor card and to spread the word.
I invite you to tweet #AHeart4Vincent.
We all hope Vincent will get a new heart as soon as possible.