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Updated Rational for Repeal of Section 43 of the Criminal Code

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against Children March 27, 2023No Comments

Check out the updated Rationale for Repeal of Section 43 of Canada’s Criminal Code. The updated Rationale is also posted in NEW! on the Joint Statement pages of the CHEO website (www.cheo.on.ca/en/physicalpunishment; www.cheo.on.ca/fr/punitioncorporelle).

2 Bills on Ending Corporal Punishment in Canada

by Kate ButlerViolence against Children June 20, 2022June 20, 2022No Comments

Canada is in the unusual situation of having two private member’s bills tabled that call for repeal of section 43 of the Criminal Code – the law that allows physical punishment of children. Last month, Peter Julian (MP, New Westminster-Burnaby) tabled a bill in the House of Commons. Last week, Senator Stan Kutcher tabled a …