Statement made on 05 February 2009 by Senator Jim Munson
Hon. Jim Munson:
Honourable senators, my question is for the Leader of the Government in the Senate. Last week's federal budget talked a lot about infrastructure. My question is about another kind of infrastructure, namely, social infrastructure.
I talked about it yesterday, as did Senator Oliver, in dealing with autism. I do not need to go over all the figures. One in 150 families is affected by autism.
Parliament has taken steps. We lobbied hard and Minister Clement listened and did some work.
Will the government consider taking a further step to create a division for autism within the Public Health Agency of Canada so that this condition can be looked at, receive the attention it deserves, and families can receive the help they so desperately need? I am looking for that national leadership focus.
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