It is indeed a shocking amount, but what is more shocking is that we are not doing enough to find a cure. The federal government must strengthen its national AIDS strategy and do more to help researchers across the country who are working to develop an AIDS vaccine, researchers like Dr. Christos 17079 Tsoukas of the Montreal General Hospital whose research is seriously jeopardized by this lack of funding. We owe it to Canadians, especially to the young people of the country. Mr. Speaker, in the riding of Parry Sound-Muskoka, as well as in many other areas of the country, constituents depend on tourism. The weather this week has reminded us that tourism is not just a summer business but a year round business.
Tourism is a very important industry in the country.
In my riding almost one of every two jobs is dependent on this industry. When it snows, and has it ever snowed, the small businessmen and women in my riding look forward to a good winter season. We have some of the best trail systems in Canada. We attract those who cross-country ski, snowshoe or snowmobile. If November's record snowfall is any indication, it will be a great season for all winter activities.