Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to reply to the question because in my riding there is overwhelming support for the current law in Ontario which supports the union of two persons. Yes, I am also basing my vote and how I will be voting against the motion today not just on being a lawyer but on the belief that what I am doing is the right thing. It is the right thing for all Canadians and it is right that all people be treated with equality before the law.
In the House of Commons on September 16th, 2003. See this statement in context.