Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act

Elizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country.

By the time they are diagnosed, people have often already had this disease for many years. That makes things difficult because this disease becomes more complex after a few years. More research is needed. We need to find solutions and other ways of tackling this very serious illness.

We need to find ways to get these kids out of wheelchairs and back to school. We can do it.