Bill C-294 (Historical)

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (destruction or desecration of national flag)

This bill was last introduced in the 38th Parliament, 1st Session, which ended in November 2005.

Sponsor

Mark Warawa  Conservative

Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)

Status

Not active, as of Nov. 18, 2004
(This bill did not become law.)

Elsewhere

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Criminal CodeRoutine Proceedings

November 18th, 2004 / 10:05 a.m.
See context

Conservative

Mark Warawa Conservative Langley, BC

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-294, an act to amend the Criminal Code (destruction or desecration of national flag).

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce a private member's bill to amend the Criminal Code to create an offence related to the destruction or desecration of our national flag. I again thank the hon. member for Blackstrap for seconding this motion.

Canadians are proud of our flag and all that it represents. It symbolizes the strength of our nation and the freedom purchased by those who paid the ultimate price for our country. I believe that, as legislators, protecting our national symbol sends the message that as we stand at the crossroads of history we can make the right choices and lead the effort to preserve loyalty, pride and commitment to this great nation.

(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)