moved for leave to introduce C-223, an act to establish the Canadian organ donor registry and to promote organ donation throughout Canada.
I rise today to introduce my private member's bill to establish the Canadian organ donor registry and to promote organ donations throughout Canada.
More than 200 Canadians die each year waiting for an organ transplant. Their deaths could be prevented if only more people were aware of the need and willing to help. As someone who has been an organ donor and who has seen the need first-hand in my family, I understand only too well how the lack of national coordination can sometimes lead to tragedy. A national registry would help save lives. I urge all members to support this bill and promote organ donations throughout Canada.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)