Mr. Speaker, I have a question for the hon. member. It is a very simple one. It is that the hon. member speaks about marriage and the fact that marriage is really the only viable institution that we should discuss. Is the hon. member then suggesting that common law relationships on a heterosexual basis that have existed now in the law for over 40 years, that have given benefits and obligations to heterosexual common law couples, are therefore to be cancelled?
In the House of Commons on April 11th, 2000. See this statement in context.