Mr. Speaker, I am presenting a petition endorsed by over 200 residents of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Nain, Davis Inlet, Makkovik, Sheshatshiu, North West River, Mud Lake, Paradise River, Rigolet, Churchill Falls and Cartwright, all in my riding of Labrador.
The petitioners call on parliament to prohibit corporal punishment of children by repealing section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
I am pleased to bring their concerns and my support to this House on their behalf.