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 bill in the Senate.
We hope that this unique situation will renew media interest in the issue and intensify advocacy in Canada.