Mr. Speaker, my second petition is from rural constituents in the communities of Buick and Cecil Lake.
These petitioners note that an effective national sex offender registry would be an invaluable resource that would assist police agencies with the investigation of sex crimes.
The petitioners note that provisions contained in the current government Bill C-23 are insufficient because they are neither compulsory nor retroactive.
Therefore, the petitioners call upon Parliament to pass legislation that would create an effective sex offender registry that would automatically include the names of all sex offenders in Canada.