moved for leave to introduce Bill C-515, an act to provide for a referendum to determine whether Canadians wish medically unnecessary abortions to be insured services under the Canada Health Act and to amend the Referendum Act.
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to move first reading of my bill entitled an act to provide for a referendum to determine whether Canadians wish medically unnecessary abortions to be insured services under the Canada Health Act and to amend the Referendum Act.
The purpose of this bill is to provide for a referendum to be held on the question of whether public funds should be used for medically unnecessary abortions.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)