Madam Speaker, these petitioners are concerned with the amount of violence and abuse in our society. They point out that violence and abuse in the media are of particular concern to them and to the people whom they know, particularly as it affects younger children. They are concerned about all types of abuse and violence.
They ask the government to ensure that the CRTC takes the necessary measures in order to reduce it and if possible to eliminate it. They point out that often what happens counters what it is they try to do in raising their families. They do appreciate some of the recent initiatives undertaken by the CRTC and they want to applaud those.