I'm concluding.
These measures are jointly recommended so as to reiterate our joint commitment to the principle of respect for human dignity.
The seniors network has also drafted a public petition, which is based on the all-party resolution, in order to demonstrate public support for the issue. Apart from English, this petition was translated into various ethnic languages. So far, we have received petitions signed by a cross-section of about 15,000 people from the GTA. These signed petitions are in the process of being presented to the government and MPs.
A parliament that can impose a condition also has the power and authority to remove it through an amendment. This is so much so that even when one becomes a citizen of Canada, this condition continues to hang like a sword of Damocles.
It is submitted that there should not be two classes of Canadian citizens in matters of OAB. This is highly painful. It is a common cause of your senior voters. Action on behalf of the genuine demand of seniors will be in honour, respect and recognition of the seniors. Hence it is requested that you act, and act determinedly, for the amendment of this act.
Thank you very much for hearing me.