88.16EM Emergency Resolution: Rescuing Bill C-54 — The Regulation of Pornography
Whereas, The vast majority of Canadians support appropriate regulation of the pornographic industry; and,
Whereas, Bill C-54, and Act to Amend the Criminal Code, could be amended to ensure that the law would condemn sexual violence, degradation of women and the exploitation of children in pornography, without infringing upon other civil liberties; and,
Whereas, Powerful groups with easy media access have had the opportunity to express themselves publicly, but concerned citizens’ groups have not yet had the opportunity to present statements and positive amendments to the bill; and,
Whereas, It is supremely important that citizens speak out in their communities and approach their Members of Parliament on issues that concern them; and,
Whereas, The achievements of the government will be assessed by Canadian women in those areas where concrete improvements in their status have, or have not been made; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada immediately urge the Government of Canada to ensure that Bill C-54 be discussed in Parliamentary Committee in order to allow opportunity for public input and recommendations for amendments; and be it further,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Provincial Councils of Women, the Local Councils of Women, and the Nationally Organized Societies in federation to write to their Members of Parliament and to their local newspapers urging that Bill C-54 be discussed in Parliamentary Committee in order to allow opportunity for public input and recommendations for amendments.