HANSARD

March 11, 2010

PETITION
CEMETERIES

Mr. Ernie Hardeman: I have a petition here, the content of which would be somewhat irrelevant as the proroguing of the House has taken place and all the private members' bills have died on the order paper. But I will present it on behalf of my constituents nonetheless.

"To the Legislative Assembly of Ontario:

"Whereas protecting and preserving Ontario's cemeteries is a shared responsibility and the foundation of a civilized society; and

"Whereas failure to safeguard one of our last remaining authentic cultural heritage resources, Ontario's inactive cemeteries, would be disastrous for the continuity of the historical record and our collective culture in this province;

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

"The government must pass Bill 149, Inactive Cemeteries Protection Act, 2009, to prohibit the relocation of inactive cemeteries in the province of Ontario."