Mr W. Leo Jordan (Lanark-Renfrew): To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:

"Whereas the decision to allow women to appear topless in public is offensive and contrary to the lifestyle of the majority of Canadians; and

"Whereas children should not be exposed to public displays of nudity which contradicts values taught in the Canadian school system; and

"Whereas there are laws and regulations in Canada to protect children against nudity in the media but currently there are no laws protecting children from nudity in public places; and

"Whereas allowing women to appear topless in public encourages lewd behaviour which may lead to increased incidents of violence against women;

"We, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as follows:

"To amend the indecent act and public nudity provisions of the Criminal Code to clearly state that it is an indecent act for a woman to expose her breasts in a public place, with the exception of women who are breast-feeding."

That is presented on behalf of the Honourable Bob Runciman and the over 200 people who have signed it, and I affix my signature.