FIN IN THE HOUSE: The government must move to protect children

Mr. Fin Donnelly (New Westminster—Coquitlam, NDP):

Mr Speaker;

I rise in the house today to introduce two bills that aim to protect our youth in a way that this government has yet to address.

This legislation brings forward work that my predecessor and good friend Dawn Black began.

Today, I move these two bills that deal with child luring, a danger to all communities across Canada.

The first, expands the definition of child luring to include all forms of communication, be it electronic, by cellular phone, or otherwise.

The second, makes it illegal for any Canadian citizen or permanent resident to lure a child outside the boarders of Canada, and makes prosecution possible here at home.

I feel, as Dawn Black felt, that these changes to the law are long overdue.

I hope, Mr Speaker, that my honourable colleges will agree, and chose to support this bill.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.