“I think issues of human rights have to be taken seriously and I think they will be addressed seriously in the discussions we will be having, not in a token way,”
“We can't only be tied to Quebec's demands, but at the same time we take seriously the recommendations of the Quebec government because it's a major player,”
“I would be surprised if that would be something they would seek to do by way of executive fiat. In my view this would be something you would need to have the House speak to.”
“The rationale has always been that we don't wish to criminalize consensual sexual activity - which can range from kissing to sexual intercourse - among young people.”
