Irwin Cotler Quotations

We are making a clear statement today about the gravity of the offence and the responsibility of the offender.

I would be surprised if that would be something they would seek to do by way of executive fiat. In my view this would be something you would need to have the House speak to.

I would characterize you as a brilliant jurist, as having a remarkable intelligence, a prolific writer and a man of the highest integrity.

If we can learn from this report we should, because this is an international scourge.

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,

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

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

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

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.

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,

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

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

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

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