Mr. Speaker, the third petition concerns the age of consent laws. The petitioners ask that Parliament set the age of consent at 18 years to protect children from exploitation and abuse.
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Cyprus October 7th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the third petition concerns the age of consent laws. The petitioners ask that Parliament set the age of consent at 18 years to protect children from exploitation and abuse.
Cyprus October 7th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the second group of petitioners request that the Government of Canada not amend the human rights act to include the phrase sexual orientation. The petitioners are concerned about including the undefined phrase sexual orientation in federal legislation. Refusing to define this statement leaves interpretation open to the courts, a very dangerous precedent to set.
Cyprus October 7th, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I have four petitions to present today. The first group of petitioners request that Parliament pass legislation to strengthen the Young Offenders Act, including publishing the names of young offenders, lowering the age of application and transferring serious offenders to adult court.
Criminal Code October 2nd, 1996
A great province.
Petitions October 2nd, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the final petition is on the subject of Bill C-205, the private members' bill of the member for Scarborough West. The petitioners request that the House enact Bill C-205 to prevent criminals profiting from their crimes.
Petitions October 2nd, 1996
Mr. Speaker, a third group of petitioners from Simcoe Centre request that Parliament pass legislation to strengthen the Young Offenders Act, including publishing the names of young offenders, lowering the age of application and transferring serious offenders to adult court.
Petitions October 2nd, 1996
Mr. Speaker, the second group of petitioners request that the Government of Canada not amend federal legislation to include the phrase sexual orientation.
The petitioners fear that such an inclusion would indicate societal approval of homosexual behaviour. The petitioners believe the government should not legitimize this behaviour against the clear wishes of the majority.
Petitions October 2nd, 1996
Yes I will, Mr. Speaker.
The first petition deals with age of consent. The petitioners request age of consent laws. The petitioners ask that Parliament set the age of consent at 18 years to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse.
Petitions October 2nd, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I have four petitions to present today on behalf of the constituents of Simcoe Centre.
Divorce Act October 1st, 1996
Mr. Speaker, I thank my hon. colleague from Vegreville for the question.
What is demonstrated in this bill is a lack of commitment on the part of the government to deal with the real issue of divorce and family breakdown. Like so many bills, it is a halfway measure, trying to walk down the middle of the road and be all things to all people. The tragedy of course is in the failure to deal with the root problem.
We had on the floor today in excess of 100 of our Olympic athletes. Those athletes are living testimonials to commitment and dedication in what they have done to overcome obstacles to make them the very best in the world. The commitment and dedication which was demonstrated on the floor of the House today by those Canadian athletes is what is missing across the aisle in government members. They should show the same commitment and dedication to the basic family unit and the important role it plays in this great country of ours. Sadly it is lacking and I wish we could instil it.