Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present two petitions today which have been signed by over 200 Canadians.
The petitioners draw the attention of the House to the fact that discrimination against lesbian, gay and bisexual Canadians is an everyday reality in all regions of the country. This kind of discrimination is unacceptable in a country known for its commitment to human rights, equality and dignity.
The petitioners call on Parliament to act quickly to amend the Canadian Human Rights Act to include sexual orientation as a prohibited ground of discrimination.
I am pleased to support these petitions.