moved for leave to introduce Bill C-427, an act to amend the Criminal Code (abduction).
Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce this legislation to amend the Criminal Code, specifically the section concerning the offence of abduction of children. Section 281 of the Criminal Code currently provides for the offence of abduction of persons under the age of 14 years by a person other than the person's parents or guardian. I propose to change this offence so that it applies to the abduction of all children under the age of 16 years.
I ask that all members support this initiative.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)