Mr. Speaker, May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, a time for the MS community to come together and raise awareness about this neurological disease. Canadians are wearing carnations today because they are a symbol of hope for the MS community.
Everyone's experience with the disease is different. The symptoms, severity and effectiveness of treatment can vary, which is why the work of MS Canada is so important. Canada has one of the highest rates of multiple sclerosis in the world, with more than 90,000 Canadians living with this disease, including my mother, who has been paralyzed by MS.
This is a pivotal moment for Canada to invest in MS research. The latest science provides hope that MS can be prevented in our lifetime. Let us work together to build a stronger future for Canadians with multiple sclerosis.