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House Hansard - 293

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 21, 2024 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 293 - Mar/21/24
Mr. Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke, NDP)
  • Mar/21/24 3:10:38 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, there is panic among community-based health prevention groups that are working to limit the spread of HIV in Canada. On March 31, the Liberals let funding for HIV self-testing kits run out. Self-testing kits have quickly become a vital tool in limiting new infections and moving towards the eradication of HIV/AIDS. We know community-based distribution of test kits works. Frontline workers were hoping to see the funding double, rather than end. Will the minister commit today to providing the funding needed to help eliminate HIV?
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Context: House Hansard - 293 - Mar/21/24
Mr. Yasir Naqvi (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Lib.)
  • Mar/21/24 3:11:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the member opposite for his advocacy for eradicating HIV/AIDS from our communities. We know that a lot of work has been done to find solutions and to provide care for those with HIV/AIDS. Our government remains committed to supporting all those endeavours. The best way to do it is by working with communities. We will continue to support them. I look forward to continuing to work with the member to see that support is always available for people living with HIV/AIDS.
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