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Larry Brock

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament
  • Conservative
  • Brantford—Brant
  • Ontario
  • Voting Attendance: 64%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $129,861.80

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Context: House Hansard - 193 - May/9/23
Mr. Larry Brock (Brantford—Brant, CPC)
  • May/9/23 10:03:57 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today, I present a petition signed by the residents of Brantford—Brant in response to the heartbreaking and tragic death of 12-year-old Grace-Lindsay McSweeney, whose life was taken far too soon from a Tylenol overdose. Unfortunately, the situation is not uncommon as acetaminophen, a key ingredient in over-the-counter pain medication, is responsible for approximately 10,000 overdoses in Canada per year. Grace's parents and other petitioners urge the government to require warning labels outlining the risk of lethal overdose on all medical products containing acetaminophen. Additionally, the petition calls for removing acetaminophen from non-analgesic over-the-counter products and for its sale to be restricted to behind the counter with a minimum purchasing age. The petitioners believe that all acetaminophen products should be required to have a child lock cap and be limited to selling only 36 units per package. With approximately 10 Canadians dying from suicide each day and a mental health crisis adversely impacting youth across Canada, the petitioners urge the government to offer immediate assistance to the provinces to further mental health counselling for young Canadians across this country.
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Context: House Hansard - 62 - May/2/22
Mr. Larry Brock (Brantford—Brant, CPC)
  • May/2/22 2:12:39 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today I rise to mourn the tragic loss of Grace McSweeney, a 12-year-old girl from my riding who passed away last month by suicide after a long battle with depression. While her mother, Lauren, and her stepfather, Jeremy, were well aware of her struggles, yet they felt helpless. Her age and the price tag for services were persistent barriers when it came to accessing professional help. They have also raised concern over the devastating effects over-the-counter medication can have. They are now fighting for stronger label warnings and child-proof caps on all acetaminophen products. I commend Grace’s parents for channelling their grief into advocacy, and I am honoured to bring their voices to the House today. As today marks the first day of Mental Health Week, I encourage all members of the House to do more in providing mental health resources to kids who are struggling. We must work together to prevent tragedies such as the passing of Grace. May she rest in peace.
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