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Bill shows Ontario devoted to cancer fight: MNC continued from p.1 Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC) applauded Ontario's consideration of similar legislation. "Today's announcement is very welcome news," said MNC chair, Annette Cyr in a press release. "By introducing this bill the Ontario government is signaling that it is committed to the fight against skin cancer, and melanoma in particular, and understands the serious risks posed by artificial tanning equipment. We have been pushing hard for this legislation and we're very pleased that the Ontario government is taking action." Ontario joins many other provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, and Nova Scotia who have taken similar action on indoor tanning. 5 | Thursday, March 14, 2013 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville council is pleased the (provincial) government is moving forward with its commitment to protect kids from harm from tanning beds. We saw the need for leadership and acted after considering the evidence from groups including the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC). Town of Oakville Mayor we take action now and I call on all parties to pass this bill as soon as possible." Melanoma is one of the fastest-growing cancers worldwide, and can affect anyone regardless of sex, age or race. It is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in Canada, affecting 5,800 people in 2012 and causing 970 deaths. The incidence of melanoma has been increasing for the past 30 years, more rapidly among men than any other cancer, and more rapidly among women than any other cancer, excluding lung cancer. Former Oakville Beaver managing editor Rod Jerred passed away on Saturday, March 2, following a battle with melanoma. Co m Rob Burton me Auto rcia ·H l·L om ife e ·T ra ve l News of ban bill well-received News of the provincial ban bill was well received by Oakville council. "Oakville council is pleased the (provincial) government is moving forward with its commitment to protect kids from harm from tanning beds," said Oakville Mayor Rob Burton. "We saw the need for leadership and acted after considering the evidence from groups including the Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the Melanoma Network of Canada (MNC)." France, Germany, Australia and many American states have already enacted similar laws. Cyr hopes the trend will spread to the rest of Canada. "It is our hope that the remaining provinces and territories will follow Ontario's lead and that a nation-wide ban on teen tanning will be in place soon," said Cyr. "We know that even limited exposure to tanning equipment in youth can greatly increase the risk of developing melanoma or other forms of skin cancer later in life, in some cases by up to 75 per cent. It is imperative that Free Quotes AMAZING RATES! Fast Service... ADRIAN KEITH 2345 Wyecroft Road, Unit 18, Oakville L6L 6L8 905.847.0400 · akeith@all-risks.com Voted #1 Best Insurance Brokerage & #1 Insurance Broker by Oakville Beaver readers 2012