March 2, 1934 (17th Parliament, 5th Session)

Mr. CAHAN:

There is no doubt in my mind that the children of Canadian nationals born abroad should be deemed Canadian nationals. Two years ago, at the request of one of flip missionary societies of the Catholic church, and on representations made through
Supply-Secretary oj State

the missionary societies of the United church, the Presbyterian church and the Church of England in Canada, I prepared an amendment to the nationality act. It came before the house for discussion. Some objections were made and that bill was retired. Now, I am giving my personal opinion-