Thanks to the personal efforts of myself and many other concerned individuals predators will no longer be able to take advantage of Canada’s low age of protection to lure and abuse children under the age of 16.
As many of you know I repeatedly lobbied the government to raise the age of protection. On February 27th Bill C-2 was finally passed by the Senate. The new bill raises the age of sexual consent from 14 to 16. The new age of protection is now the law in Canada. We are making a difference.
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Sy
// Mar 29, 2008 at 1:11 pm
The legal age was 14?????????????????? Holy (insert expletive). That is shocking. Even as “aware” as kids are today, 14 is a predators dream and can use the excuse “She looked 14″ in court when going after someone even younger. I dunno…I am at a loss for words. So…well done!!!!!
Beth
// Mar 29, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I’m also astonished that the age was 14, and congratulations on your efforts to keep children safe in Canada.
Bob
// Mar 29, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Wow, it used to be 14, thought it was 16, which is young enough, way tot go Rose.
Meriam Burke
// Mar 30, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Rose,
Honors to you and I am proud of your hand in changing the age of consent. This type of thing touches my heart as I was raped at 16 and molested by my brother for two years from the age of 14 thourgh 16 years of age. Of course in the 1950 and 60’s, the woman or child was for the most part made to be the one who encouraged this type of thing. My parents knew about the molestation, but never helped. I was made to blame, so when I was raped I was too afraid to say anything.
Now due to people like you changes are being made to help children and young teens. Bless you Rose.
Merriam
Anuj Pathania
// Mar 31, 2008 at 6:04 pm
This is much appreciated step and your efforts recognized.
Still i think 16 is young.
In my country , India, This age is 18. Sex with someone under 18 is considered as Rape even with mutual consent with a 7 year prison term.
Higher the age, higher will be the level of maturity and sense of responsibility.
Regards
Anuj Pathania
Erin
// Apr 5, 2008 at 10:13 pm
14 is way too young, and 16 isn’t much better. Still, way to go to all the people involved in changing the age to 16!
SavvyD
// Apr 9, 2008 at 1:12 am
Shocking. It’s really incredible. At the same time, I know I have students who have more sexual experience than I have. Kids today don’t hold out for love or romance. I’m still hoping to meet the right guy and date awhile first. Some people get amd at me because I don’t say I will wait until I get married anymore. Whatever. But 16? Even at 16 I’m not sure a kid REALLY knows what they are consenting to.
Steve Reichard
// Apr 10, 2008 at 11:04 pm
This is indeed wonderful news my friend and just goes to show that you can get things done ((HUGS))
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