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Child Pornography October 13th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, child pornography is child pornography and remains so under this legislation.
The only defence is one that has been set down by the Supreme Court of Canada, which is for legitimate purpose. For example, if police possess materials for the purposes of an investigation, that is a legitimate purpose defence.
Child Pornography October 13th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, the government does not continue to provide loopholes. The government has introduced the most comprehensive child protection legislation in the world because we protect the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well.
Criminal Code October 8th, 2004
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-10, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (mental disorder) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Criminal Code October 8th, 2004
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-2, an act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children and other vulnerable persons) and the Canada Evidence Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Access to Information October 8th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. member for his question and welcome him to the House.
The Information Commissioner recognized the positive steps that the government has taken in matters of transparency and openness. In fact, he acknowledged that the government has overcome, as he put it, the secrecy addiction of previous governments.
As well, I want to note that the number of complaints relating to delays in matters of access decreased and less than 10% of access results resulted in complaints. Of those complaints investigated by the Information Commissioner, only 1% were not resolved to his satisfaction.
Government Appointments October 6th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, it was the Prime Minister who first stated, as a matter of principle, that there would be parliamentary review of appointments to the Supreme Court of Canada and it was the Prime Minister who made it, as his first act, to refer that matter to the justice and human rights committee of Parliament.
Government Appointments October 6th, 2004
Mr. Speaker, it is the hon. member who is breaching the agreement that he himself agreed to; that the Minister of Justice would appear before that committee.
Citizenship Act May 7th, 2004
moved for leave to introduce Bill S-17, an act to amend the Citizenship Act.
(Motion agreed to, bill read the first time)
Criminal Code May 7th, 2004
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-35, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the DNA Identification Act and the National Defence Act.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)
Cinar May 3rd, 2004
Mr. Speaker, I cannot comment on any case and I have no knowledge of this specific case.