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The House of Commons voted today to support motion M-574
The House of Commons voted today to support the motion tabled by Mr. James Rajotte (Conservative). Four MPs spoke to the motion - Paul Dewar (NDP) Ottawa Centre; Scott Brison (Lib) Kings - Hants; Kelly Block (Con) Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar; James Rajotte (Con) Edmonton-Leduc.
Here is the motion:
M-574 — October 28, 2010 — On or after Friday, November 19, 2010 — Resuming consideration of the motion of Mr. Rajotte (Edmonton—Leduc), seconded by Mr. Calandra (Oak Ridges—Markham), — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should continue to address the rising financial and human costs of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in Canada by ensuring, now and in the future, that its programs and policy development related to this issue continue to recognize: (a) the right to dignity and compassion of patients stricken by such conditions; (b) the emotional and psychological toll on family members and friends of patients afflicted by such conditions; (c) the increasing costs imposed on public health systems by the treatment of such conditions; and (d) the role played by such civil organizations as the Alzheimer Society of Canada and Neurological Health Charities Canada in furthering our understanding of the impacts of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia;
And of the amendment of Mr. Malo (Verchères—Les Patriotes), seconded by Mr. Lessard (Chambly—Borduas), — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “the government” the following:
“, with regard to matters under the Parliament of Canada's legislative jurisdiction,”.
Debate — 1 hour remaining, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
Voting — at the expiry of the time provided for debate, pursuant to Standing Order 93(1).
All members referenced the Rising Tide report, produced by the Alzheimer Society of Canada last January (authored by Scott Dudgeon). The two Conservative members also spoke about the work of the NHCC (Neurological Health Charities Canada) and the collective vision for a broader brain strategy for Canada. Ms. Kelly Block spoke at length about the work that the government already has underway including:
- National Population Health Study of Neurological Conditions (in collaboration with the NHCC)
- a new 3-year research program exploring issues related to informal caregiving
- a national survey on informal caregiving planned for 2012.
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