To mark World Asthma Day 2007, The Lung Association today thanked Prime Minister Stephen Harper; Stéphane Dion, Leader of the Opposition; and, NDP M.P. Peter Stoffer for their messages calling Canadians to take action on this day highlighting a disease that affects almost 3 million Canadians. The Lung Association appreciates the partnership of Parliamentarians from all parties in taking action to reduce air pollution and its harmful effects on the respiratory health of Canadians. The messages are posted on The Lung Association website at