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| Constitutional First for Ontario: Scott Reid and Randy Hillier Seek to Amend Charter of Rights and Freedoms |
Queens Park - Scott Reid, MP (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) and Randy Hillier, MPP (Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington) have announced they will jointly present resolutions in the House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to amend Canada's Constitution, embedding property rights within the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Unlike other jurisdictions, Canada's constitution contains no provision guaranteeing security or safety of property. This leaves Canadian citizens with no constitutional protection from seizure of property or unjust treatment.
This would mark the second time that the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is amended since its adoption. The amendment would add the right to property to the rights already embedded in the Charter, including the right to Life, Liberty, and security of the person.
Randy Hillier and Scott Reid will be at Queens Park on Thursday, February 24th to announce the amendment.
Quotes:
"I've long been an advocate for stronger property rights, both in Ontario, and in Canada. This is the first step towards real guarantees for property owners in Ontario." - Randy Hillier, MPP
"With this constitutional amendment, we can not only grant property owners in Ontario a measure of security, but begin the process of offering that security to citizens of every province." - Scott Reid, MP |
