Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36, I have the privilege to present to this House two different petitions signed by 300 to 400 concerned constituents from my riding of Crowfoot, more specifically, individuals from places such as Stettler, Camrose, Bittern Lake, Veteran, Consort, Coronation, Three Hills, Hardisty, Brownfield, Bawlf, Meeting Creek and Edberg. These petitioners call upon the government to pass legislation to recognize the institution of marriage in federal law as being that of the union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others. Obviously I agree with the sentiments expressed in these petitions and I take a great deal of pleasure in introducing them to the House.
In the House of Commons on September 17th, 2003. See this statement in context.