Great news ... Our Member of Parliament and Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Philpott, has agreed to discuss this petition with Minister of Sports and Disabilities, Carla Qualtrough and the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jean-Yves Duclos. Mandated to prepare the National Disabilities Act, both ministers are well positioned to act on the petition's request, and all three ministers can help bring it to the attention of Prime Minister Trudeau. Meanwhile, a final push is needed to reach the target of 20,000 signatures by the end of the month, by which time it will be closed and presented. The current tally is at 90% of the target, and by sharing this petition with a few more contacts and friends, you can help reach the target in the remaining two weeks. Please help with a final push! Further progress and details on submission plans will be reported in the next and final update. Thanks for your continued support! Salvatore (Sal) Amenta