Member Statement (8 May 2025)

From Hansard (8 May 2025)

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Honouring Women’s Strength and Resilience on World Ovarian Cancer Day

Megan Patterson: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today on World Ovarian Cancer Day we pause to recognize the strength and resilience of those facing the world’s most fatal women’s cancer.

Every day in Canada, eight people are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This diagnosis is not just a statistic, but a life forever changed — a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend. We know that early prevention, particularly through genetic testing and personalized care, can save lives.

Right here in Saskatchewan, ongoing research is driving transformative discoveries and personalized care, improving outcomes, expanding treatment options, and offering new hope to those affected by ovarian cancer. We are proud to support the work of Ovarian Cancer Canada, the only national charity solely focused on overcoming this disease. Their advocacy, research, and leadership and dedication to families across the country is helping to change the narrative.

Mr. Speaker, our government believes that no one should have to face ovarian cancer alone or in silence. Today we stand with those who are fighting, we honour those we’ve lost, and we commit to building a future where this disease is no longer a threat to women’s lives.

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