Madam Speaker, I think most everybody knows that anywhere the sun is shining there is danger of damage to the skin resulting in melanoma, cancer of the skin, and consequently it's become an increasing health issue. You'll notice that on television now they are giving the UV index to all the communities or all the areas across Canada, so it is still a real concern and, of course, in the High Arctic where the ozone is a little thinner there is apparently increased danger. So we will probably again this year, issue the same kinds of warnings to people through the health centres that they should wear some kind of sun block to prevent the ultraviolet rays from affecting their skin. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
John Pollard on Question 94-12(5): Provision Of Information For Protection Against Uv Rays
In the Legislative Assembly on February 15th, 1994. See this statement in context.
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