moved for leave to introduce Bill C-273, an act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children).
Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to reintroduce my bill to repeal section 43 of the criminal code. This is the only section of the criminal code that is permissive in that it condones the use of force toward a child as a means of correction or discipline. The repeal of section 43 would make it clear that the use of physical force as a means of discipline is totally unacceptable and inappropriate for children and should not be sanctioned by law.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)