Right now, the age of consent for sexual activity is 16 but the Criminal Code prohibits anal intercourse for people under the age 18 unless they are husband and wife, a discrepancy many have denounced as unconstitutional. Diversity and inclusion"The proposed amendment would ensure, in law, that all forms of consensual sexual activity are treated the same," she said. Wilson-Raybould says legislation will help eliminate LGBTQ2 discrimination0:35The age of consent, also known as the "age of protection" refers to the age at which a young person can legally consent to sexual activity. All sexual activity without consent, regardless of age, is a criminal offence. Age of consent laws apply to all forms of sexual activity, ranging from kissing and touching to sexual intercourse.

Source: CBC News November 15, 2016 13:48 UTC