C-273Government of Canada
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children)
Repeals section 43 of the Criminal Code, which currently provides a legal defence for parents, guardians, and teachers using reasonable force to correct a child. Implements call to action 6 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Named 'Corinne's Quest' for advocate Corinne Robertshaw. Passed third reading in the House of Commons.
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Repeals the 'reasonable force' defence parents, guardians, and teachers can currently use to justify physical discipline of children. Implements Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 6.
Issues this bill touches
- Indigenous Rights
Implements TRC Call to Action 6 by repealing the section 43 'reasonable force' defence.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Official source
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