Protecting our children should inspire unanimous support in the House of Commons

Bill-C273 is Canada’s opportunity to deal with the injustice inherent in Section 43 of the Criminal Code, and unequivocally protect our future through our children’s rights.

NDP MP Peter Julian’s private member’s bill, C-273, aims to repeal a provision in the Criminal Code ‘that authorizes the correction of a child by force if certain criteria are met.’The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GEORGE ZIMMERMAN

May 22, 2024

Despite appearances, there are occasions when the House of Commons comes together to unanimously pass legislation that clearly benefits all Canadians regardless of party affiliation because it is the absolute right thing to do. It is the prayer of this op-ed that Bill C-273,...

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