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House Hansard - 282

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
February 14, 2024 02:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 282 - Feb/14/24
Mr. Ryan Williams (Bay of Quinte, CPC)
  • Feb/14/24 2:06:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, happy Valentine's Day. Speaking of matters from the heart, every year there are more than 260,000 Canadian babies who are born with congenital heart defect, the number one birth defect in Canada. This week is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week. My wife and I have a personal connection. Eight years ago, we lost our son Teddy only 22 minutes after birth, to congenital heart defect. Most families have a similar story. Congenital heart defects occur in one out of every 100 babies born in Canada. Many families have stories that last a lifetime, thanks to the work of doctors and the Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance, which is celebrating its 20th year this year. Sixty years ago, only about 20% of children with CHD survived to adulthood. That number has since increased to over 90%. Children who are born with CHD are some of the strongest kids; they are heart warriors and may endure multiple surgeries after birth and throughout their life. This Valentine's Day, have a heart. Share the stories of congenital heart disease, and let us find a cure so Canadians can bring their babies home with a broken heart.
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