9/29/2005

Now, this is interesting...

While snooping around on the "library of Parliament" site I came across this:

C-211

First Session, Thirty-eighth Parliament,53 Elizabeth II, 2004

house of Commons OF CANADA

BILL C-211

An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights
(right to housing)

First reading, October 15, 2004

Summary
This enactment amends the Canadian Bill of Rights to include the
right to proper housing at a reasonable cost and free of unreasonable
barriers.

1st Session, 38th Parliament,
53 Elizabeth II, 2004
House of Commons
of Canada
Bill C-211

An Act to amend the Canadian Bill of Rights
(right to housing)

Preamble
1960, c. 44

Whereas the Parliament of Canada recognizes the dignity and worth of all
individuals and acknowledges that individuals have the right to enjoy the
security and benefits provided only by proper housing;

And Whereas continued access to proper housing, free of unreasonable
financial or other barriers, is necessary to ensure that right;
Now,
Therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate and
House of Commons of Canada, enacts as follows:

1. Section 1 of the
Canadian Bill of Rights is amended by adding the following after paragraph
(b):
(b.1) the right of the individual to proper housing, at a reasonable
cost and free of unreasonable barriers;



That puppy's still on the books, waiting to be voted on by our MP's.