Mr. Speaker, I am proud to stand today to present a petition on behalf of my constituents who are very concerned about the sex-selective pregnancy terminations that are taking place across Canada. This is based on a news report that came out. They are really concerned that terminating pregnancies because of the gender of the fetus is the worst kind of discrimination against girls. There is a growing practice in the country of people getting ultrasounds to determine the sex of their child, and then, if it is not the gender they want, they are terminating that pregnancy.
Petitioners are therefore calling on the House to support Motion No. 408 to put an end to this despicable practice.