Statement made on 17 November 2009 by Senator Catherine Callbeck
Hon. Catherine S. Callbeck:
Honourable senators, my question is to the Leader of the Government in the Senate. The diabetes rate for Aboriginals is twice the national average, and more and more teenagers are being diagnosed with the disease.
The Native Council in my province of Prince Edward Island delivers a program for Aboriginals that provides education and guidance to those diagnosed with this disease, as well as prevention in youth. The program is funded through Health Canada's Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative. However, the funding expires at the end of this month — November.
Will the government renew this worthwhile initiative?
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