Mr. Speaker, the Department of Justice has under review the whole question of the age of consent to sexual activity precisely because of our concern for the young people who might otherwise be victimized.
I do however emphasize that the criminal law is not entirely silent in this respect. For example, as provided in section 273.1
of the code, there is no consent if the participation of someone of that age is induced by breach of trust or authority, threat or fear.
I point out to the hon. member that there may well be provisions in the code which would deal with this situation.