OTTAWA — On World AIDS Day, the Green Party of Canada expresses its deep respect to all who are participating in the global effort to halt the spread of HIV.  With the numbers of people suffering with this disease still rising, more needs to be done.  We must commit to helping combat the challenges of those affected by increasing awareness and support for the prevention and treatment of HIV and AIDS.

“We must not be complacent. The threat of HIV-AIDs is not averted. In Africa, we need to continue to ameliorate poverty, provide primary health care, and increase education especially for women and girls. In Canada, we need to confront the on-going threat in vulnerable populations, and increase treatment options, such as seniors’ facilities and hospices created for the gay community,” said Green Leader Elizabeth May.

Members of the Oshawa riding and the Oshawa-Whitby riding were happy to attend Durham Region’s Candlelight Service in honour of World AIDS Day in Pickering. ” What a humbling experience and a joy to participate. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this disease, ” stated Blaine Leal from the Oshawa Green Party.