exhaustive report the most comprehensive of its kind ever written has revealed new information about this case.

Do you know what hurts me? If you do not know what hurts me, then how can you love me?

the single most harmful, disgraceful and racist act in our history.

We don't want to criminalize consensual sexual activity ... among young people.

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,

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.

I would hope to introduce this legislative package before the end of November,

Judges look at the gravity of the offence and the responsibility of the offender in determining sentences,

Research shows mandatory minimums don't serve as a deterrent and actually have the opposite effect,

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,