Senators of The 39th Canadian Parliament and Same-sex Marriage - Conservatives

Conservatives

Name 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Province
Raynell Andreychuk Abstained Saskatchewan
July 5, 2005: Made a speech criticizing time allocation of the bill in 2nd reading. However, he did say "this is an issue about human rights. Any violation of human rights commands urgency. This is not just about same sex. This is about the right to freedom of expression and religion. It is about how we balance those elements."
W. David Angus Absent No Quebec
Voted against Bill C-250
Pat Carney Absent Absent British Columbia
May 02nd, 1980: As an MP, Pat Carney introduced Bill C-242, an act to prohibit discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, The bill, which would have inserted "sexual orientation" into the Canadian Human Rights Act, didn't pass.
Andrée Champagne N/A N/A Quebec
New appointment
Ethel M. Cochrane No No Newfoundland and Labrador
Voted against Bill C-250
Gerald J. Comeau No No Nova Scotia
Anne C. Cools No No Ontario
Voted against Bill C-250
Former Liberal senator. Says the Government of Canada has a moral obligation to go to the people of Canada.
Sept 17, 2003: Says her position is that of the majority of Canadians. "Because Children and procreation are the result of that unit—it is one of those mysteries and miracles of life."
April 09, 2005: Was one of several speakers at the "March 4 Marriage" rally in Ottawa.
April 25, 2005: Stated in the senate: "This Parliament votes in one direction one day and goes in the opposite direction the next day. I saw that on the question of marriage. The Attorney General of Canada argued on one side of the issue one day and on the other side the next."
Consiglio Di Nino No No Ontario
July 06th, 2005: Responding to a Senator who said she was a Christian and believes if Jesus were asked to vote, He would say "yes", Di Nino said "I don't have the same relationship with Jesus, obviously, as Trenholme Counsell."
John Trevor Eyton Absent No Ontario
Michael Fortier N/A N/A Quebec
Appointed by Harper
Leonard J. Gustafson Absent No Saskatchewan
Voted against Bill C-33 (1996)
Janis G. Johnson Absent Absent Manitoba


Wilbert Joseph Keon No No Ontario
Noël A. Kinsella No No New Brunswick
Kinsella, the opposition leader, said in the February 11 Moncton Times & Transcript, "I will approach the bill objectively. I am not going to prejudge anything."
July 4, 2005: C-38 speech in 2nd reading: "by introducing Bill C-38, the government is attempting to link Charter rights and human rights to the sacrament of marriage. Marriage has nothing to do with Charter rights or human rights, in the view of many of us. This debate is about a political and social policy decision made by the government." Says there alternative approaches instead of dividing Canadians by passing the bill and legalizing same-sex marriage. Voted No on second reading.
Marjory LeBreton Abstained Abstained Ontario
Michael A. Meighen Absent Yes Ontario
Pierre Claude Nolin Absent Absent Quebec
In January 2005, Nolin announced that the Quebec-wing of the CPC would be bringing forward a host of "moderate" principles to the March 2005 CPC Policy Convention in Montreal, including a motion to support the rights of married same-sex couples to equal status in the courts of law.
July 05th, 2005: While in 2nd reading, he critiqued Senator Rompkey's adopted motion to limit debate to 6 hours due to what Rompkey sees as stalling tactics. "I agree with the government's bill. Just because the rest of the world or the country took part in a debate is no reason for us not to have one. Not to have one would be a disservice to our institution."
Donald H. Oliver Absent Absent Nova Scotia
Nancy Ruth Absent Yes Ontario
Ruth is openly gay. She is a prominent feminist and gay rights advocate. Was a Progressive Conservative in the last parliament but has crossed the floor and now sits as a Conservative.
Gerry St. Germain Absent No British Columbia
Voted against Bill C-250
September 16, 2003: "Common sense and a respect for the origins of life dictated the evolution of this tradition as embraced in both religious practice and secular conduct".
June 29, 2005: C-38 entered 1st reading today. When the Speaker asked when the bill shall be read a second time, Germain said "Never!".
July 04, 2005: When C-38 entered 2nd reading debate today, Germain said the Senate should sit through the fall on this very important issue.
"By introducing Bill C-38, the government is attempting to link Charter rights and human rights to the sacrament of marriage. Marriage has nothing to do with Charter rights or human rights, in the view of many of us. This debate is about a political and social policy decision made by the government." Says the Supreme Court of Canada didn't rule the traditional definition of marriage unconstitutional. Also believes same-sex marriage will arode the family.
Hugh Segal N/A N/A Ontario
New appointment
Terry Stratton No No Manitoba
Voted against Bill C-250, Bill C-33 (1996)
July 04, 2005: Moved a motion to adjourn the debate on C-38 in 2nd reading today.
David Tkachuk No No Saskatchewan
Voted against Bill C-250, Bill C-33 (1996)

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