1. Resolution 7-2008 has been agreed to unanimously before the Honourable George Hickes, Speaker, at the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Vol. LX No. 36A - 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 6 2008.
World Conference on Breast Cancer
Ms. Marilyn Brick (St. Norbert): I move, seconded by the Member for Rossmere (Ms. Braun), that:
WHEREAS breast cancer is the most common-occuring cancer among Canadian women with an estimated four million women living with breast cancer globally;
WHEREAS the Canadian Cancer Society estimates that 2008 will see 22400 new cases of breast cancer in Canadian women; and
WHEREAS an estimated 780 of those cases will occur in the province of Manitoba; and
WHEREAS breast cancer is not just a women's issue, given that approximately 170 new cases in men were diagnosed in 2007; and
WHEREAS approximately 5300 women and 50 men will die of breast cancer this year; and
WHEREAS one in nine women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime and one in 28 will die from it; and
WHEREAS the World Conference on Breast Cancer Foundation is strenghtening international networks concerned with breast cancer as well as advancing global and local action on breast cancer; and
WHEREAS Winnipeg will be the host to the 2008 World Conference on Breast Cancer from June 4 to 8, which will bring together women from all over the world to share their experiences of living with breast cancer and share their hopes, dreams and fears;
WHEREAS the conference will also hear from individuals who are supporting friends, family and loved ones living with breast cancer; and
WHEREAS all Manitobans need to be informed and aware of the risk factors associated with breast cancer and early detection methods.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba urge the provincial government to consider continuing the support breast cancer research, screening and treatment for the benefit of all Manitobans; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba welcome the 2008 World Breast Cancer Conference and commend the important advocacy work of the Foundation.
Agreed to unanimously.