Mr. Speaker, this week, I had the pleasure of meeting with Lupus Canada and its team of doctors and patient advocates to speak about the ongoing challenges faced by the one in 1,000 Canadians living with lupus.
Often referred to as a disease with a thousand faces, the complexity of this autoimmune condition and its various symptoms make diagnosing it a lengthy and challenging process, currently taking seven years on average. Canadians living with lupus face many challenges with navigating the disease due to its episodic nature. While advancements have been made in the treatment and management of lupus, there is still much work to do.
I want to thank Lupus Canada and its team for their dedication and advocacy in supporting all Canadians, especially those living with lupus.