In the House of Commons on February 16th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Civil Marriage ActGovernment Orders
February 16th, 2005 / 4:55 p.m.
Northumberland—Quinte West Ontario
Liberal
Paul MacKlin LiberalParliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Mr. Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition said that Parliament can legislate to preserve the traditional definition of marriage without invoking the notwithstanding clause, because the Supreme Court refused to answer the fourth question.
What does the hon. member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie have to say on this issue?
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