Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions to present in the House this afternoon. It is a pleasure to do so.
The first comes from constituents of my riding of Prince George--Peace River, specifically from the small northern community of Pink Mountain.
The petitioners wish to draw to the attention of the House that marriage is the best foundation for families and the raising of children. They note that marriage has always been between a man and a woman, yet it is being challenged in the Supreme Court.
The petitioners further note that marriage is the exclusive jurisdiction of Parliament. Therefore they wish to see the government pass legislation to recognize the institution of marriage in federal law as being the lifelong union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.