Mr. Speaker, I rise pursuant to Standing Order 36 to present a petition signed by 138 people from the four provinces of Atlantic Canada.
Whereas the Government of Canada has enacted legislation, the charter of rights, and whereas the rights of repeat sex offenders are given precedence over the rights of innocent children as in the case of Sarah Kelly of The Pas, the petitioners humbly pray and call upon Parliament to enact legislation which would make the safety of our children a priority.
They request changes to be made to the charter of rights which would enable residents to be notified when repeat sex offenders are released into the community.