Mr. Speaker, May is Speech and Hearing Month. As the father of a future speech therapist, I am proud to acknowledge the exceptional work of speech therapists and audiologists.
Throughout the month of May, Speech-Language & Audiology Canada's more than 6,400 members will be highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention of speech, language, swallowing, hearing, and balance disorders.
From birth, newborns begin communicating and building their future. This is vital for the social and professional development of any individual.
Many Canadians suffer from hearing and speech disorders. People should visit their local Canadian Hearing Society.
I ask all members to join me in recognizing Speech and Hearing Month in Canada and to stand in support of the work of speech pathologists and audiologists across the country.
Meegwetch.