441-02296 (Civil and human rights)

We, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada, draw the attention of the House of Commons to the following:

Whereas:

Canadians have the right to be protected against discrimination;

Canadians can and do face political discrimination;

It is a fundamental Canadian right to be politically active and vocal;

It is in the best interest of Canadian democracy to protect public debate and the exchange of differing ideas; and

Bill C-257 seeks to add protection against political discrimination to the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Therefore we, the undersigned citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the House of Commons to:

1. Support Bill C-257 which bans discrimination on the basis of political belief or activity; and

2. Defend the rights of Canadians to peacefully express their political opinions.