moved for leave to introduce Bill C-365, an act to amend the Criminal Code (desecration of the flag).
Mr. Speaker, all over this country our national flag flies proudly from government buildings, from residences, from places of business, from public gathering places. This is a flag that our country has a right to be proud of. People have indeed given their lives for our national flag.
This motion would seek to make it a criminal offence for any person or persons who would consider desecrating in any way the national flag of Canada. I am proud to introduce this private member's motion.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)