Petition to the House of Commons

Whereas:

Almost 2 million Canadians are affected by endometriosis;

Endometriosis has a significantly negative impact on the well-being and health of Canadians suffering from the condition; and

There are severe existing gaps in diagnosing and treating endometriosis including long wait times to see health care providers, the need for increased awareness of the condition, and the slow progress of endometriosis research in Canada.

We, the undersigned,Citizens of Canada, call upon theGovernment of Canadato adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committee on Health’s report entitled Women’s Health in Canada:

1. Increase funding for research that supports innovation and discovery with respect to the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis.

2. Develop a national action plan on endometriosis, in collaboration with related governing and administrative bodies, as well as people living with endometriosis, clinicians and researchers, to address gaps and barriers that hinder awareness, diagnosis and treatment.