Debates of Dec. 2nd, 1994

Petitions

[Chuck Strahl, Reform, Fraser Valley East, BC]

Mr. Speaker, the second petition prays and request that Parliament not amend the human rights code, the Canadian Human Rights Act or the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in any way which would tend to indicate societal approval of same sex relationships or of homosexuality. I agree with that petition as well.

[Chuck Strahl, Reform, Fraser Valley East, BC]

Mr. Speaker, this is the first time I have presented a petition of this sort. In the third petition, 70 petitioners from across Canada ask the present government to institute price controls to include housing rental, hydro, heating, food, phone, UIC, et cetera.

I understand their motive, but I do question the reasonability of that particular petition. I am happy to present it on their behalf.

[Bob Mills, Reform, Red Deer, AB]

Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to present to Parliament a petition signed by 130 people in the Red Deer and surrounding area.

My constituents express their grave concerns with section 241 of the Criminal Code and the issue of assisted suicide and euthanasia.

The petitioners humbly pray that Parliament not repeal or amend section 241 of the Criminal Code in any way to uphold the Supreme Court of Canada decision of September 30, 1993, to disallow assisted suicide or euthanasia.

[Val Meredith, Reform, Surrey—White Rock—South Langley, BC]

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition from persons all across the province of British Columbia containing 196 signatures. The petitioners request that Parliament refuse to accept the hon. Minister of Justice's anti-firearms proposals and insist that he bring forth legislation to convict and punish criminals rather than persecute the innocent.

[Daphne Jennings, Reform, Mission—Coquitlam, BC]

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I too would like to present three petitions on behalf of my constituents.

The first one is that Parliament act immediately to extend protection to the unborn child by amending the Criminal Code to extend the same protection enjoyed by born human beings to unborn human beings.

[Daphne Jennings, Reform, Mission—Coquitlam, BC]

The second petition, Mr. Speaker, requests that Parliament not amend the human rights code, the Canadian Human Rights Act, or the charter of rights in any way which would indicate societal approval of same sex relationships.

[Daphne Jennings, Reform, Mission—Coquitlam, BC]

Mr. Speaker, the third petition asks that Parliament ensure that the present provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada prohibiting assisted suicide be enforced vigorously.

[Marlene Cowling, Liberal, Dauphin—Swan River, MB]

Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to present three petitions today on behalf of my constituents of Dauphin-Swan River.

The first petition containing 451 signatures is from the RMs and towns of Grandview and Gilbert Plains calling upon Parliament to urge the government to take action on construction of an all-weather gravel road through the west end of the Riding Mountain National Park. This road connects the communities of Grandview, which is my home town, and Rossburn and contributes to stimulating a stagnating agricultural economy by promoting trade, tourism, social and cultural exchanges.

[Marlene Cowling, Liberal, Dauphin—Swan River, MB]

Mr. Speaker, the second petition has 138 signatures. It is asking, first, that Parliament continues to reject euthanasia and physician assisted suicide; second, that the present provisions of section 241 of the Criminal Code of Canada which forbids the counselling, procuring, aiding or abetting of a person to commit suicide be enforced vigorously, and, third, that Parliament consider expanding palliative care that would be accessible to all dying persons in Canada.

[Marlene Cowling, Liberal, Dauphin—Swan River, MB]

The third petition, Mr. Speaker, has 350 signatures. It draws the attention of the House of Commons to the following. There is a remarkable increase in beaver numbers in the Riding Mountain National Park. These beaver are causing extensive damage to land which is located near the park.

My constituents ask this Parliament to urge the government to take action toward developing beaver control methods within the Riding Mountain National Park.

[John O'Reilly, Liberal, Victoria—Haliburton, ON]

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I have the honour to present a petition from Little Britain, Ontario, constituents of mine in Cavan, Ontario, and Port Parry, Bowmanville and Oshawa.

It requests the government not to enact any further firearms control regulations or legislation or orders in council.

Questions On The Order Paper

[Peter Milliken, Liberal, Parliamentary Secretary to Leader of the Government in the House of Commons]

Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all questions be allowed to stand.

[The Acting Speaker (Mr. Kilger)]

Shall all questions stand?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[Don Boudria, Liberal, Glengarry—Prescott—Russell, ON]

Mr. Speaker, having completed the bill that was before the House this morning, I think you would find unanimous consent that we now call it 2.30 p.m.

[The Acting Speaker (Mr. Kilger)]

The House has heard the suggestion of the chief government whip. Is it agreed?

[Some hon. members]

Agreed.

[The Acting Speaker (Mr. Kilger)]

It being 2.30 p.m, the House stands adjourned until Monday next at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24.

(The House adjourned at 12.11 p.m.)