Mr. Speaker, my Motion No. M-205 proposes to amend the Canadian bill of rights by adding two new sections. The first section would allow citizens the right to their property unless the person receives a fair hearing in accordance with principles of fundamental justice. The second section gives the individual property owner the right to fair compensation for the property within a reasonable amount of time.
At present the Canadian bill of rights includes property rights yet the guarantee of protection is minimal at best. At present there is no requirement in Canadian constitutional law that the removal of private property is covered by a fair procedure to deal with compensation to the owner and there is no guarantee of fair treatment by the courts, tribunals or officials who have the power over individuals or corporations.
Individual property rights is a fundamental freedom which must be protected. Motion No. M-205 considers giving Canadians security that their homes and possessions are theirs and theirs alone. This motion is about giving Canadians the right to the protection of their own property. I would hope there would be broad support within this House.