Civil Marriage Act   rights. For example, child tax benefit cheques normally go to the mother and not the father. Quebec says it is equal but not the same; therefore suggesting its distinct society clause. Men and women are equal but not the same. The Supreme Court has not ruled that marriage must

Civil Marriage Act  , therefore suggesting its distinct society clause. Men and women are equal, but not the same. The Supreme Court has not ruled that marriage must be redefined. The Supreme Court has not ruled that the definition of marriage must be changed to allow civil unions. The Supreme Court has said

Civil Marriage Act   kept asking the witnesses where this was going to take us and what the difference is between a civil union and marriage. If same sex relationships can be given exactly the same rights and benefits, what is inferior? I heard that different is not equal. That is right. Men and women

Civil Marriage Act  , Canadians are equal, but they can be distinct. I gave the example of men and women. They are very distinctly different but very equal. We need to respect all Canadians' freedoms. Even if we are different, we can be equal. One of the constitutional experts who spoke to us, David Brown

Criminal Code   by the name of William Wilberforce who was known as the conscience of Parliament. He fought against slavery. It came to the attention of the United Nations that trafficking in people was still going on, primarily of women and children being drawn into the sex trade. It is offensive

RESUMPTION OF DEBATE ON ADDRESS IN REPLY  , the RCMP and the Canada Border Services Agency have adequate resources and equipment. We will deploy face recognition and other biometric technology at border crossings and ports of entry. We will ensure that the men and women who keep our borders secure are also secure themselves

The Budget   organizations to create these new spaces. Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time with the Minister of Human Resources. Two women on my staff are working to raise young children under six at home. Both have opted for some form of private child care. Their choices in child care differ

Business of Supply  . That would be meanspirited. I have a question that relates to the comments that have been made about REAL Women. REAL Women is going to be coming to the committee. I am looking for some wisdom from the member who just spoke. I have been on committees for many years. My understanding

Environment committee  ...”. The vulnerable groups are listed as pregnant women, infants, children, women, and seniors. That is a very clear list of vulnerable groups. Is there support for that being part of the preamble in CEPA? Could I have a quick answer to that?

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act   social economic outcomes for aboriginal women, children and families. Most Canadians never have to wonder whether they have a safe warm place to come home to. However, many segments of our population are in need of safe and adequate housing. Let me take this opportunity to highlight

Business of Supply  , aboriginal peoples, advocacy for women, vulnerable Canadians, budget surpluses, linguistic and cultural diversity, and the Canadian Wheat Board. There is nothing in there about income trusts. Did the member's leader have difficulty in setting the priorities by having so many different

Environment committee  , and they are children, pregnant women, and newborns. We will move to introduce other measures to meet those objectives. The objectives and motions are found in a new clause in amendment 15. Thank you, Chair.

Phthalate Control Act   management solutions. The government will be supporting Bill C-307 and I encourage all members of the House to support the bill. Before I close, I want to acknowledge the men and women in uniform who have fought valiantly to protect Canada and to contribute in bringing democracy

Afghanistan  Mr. Speaker, the Secretary of State's comments reminded me of a town hall meeting I held on Afghanistan. A young woman, who was one of the panellists, spoke of similar things. The Secretary of State shared with us how the women asked Canada not to leave until the job was done

Afghanistan  . It is humanitarian issue. He talked about wanting to see human rights protected, but he wants to pull out by 2009. I have a question for the member. What will happen to those women who are starting new businesses and to those little girls who are going to school? We heard from the member