Bill S-206 explained in plain English
An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children against standard child-rearing violence)
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Bill S-206 proposes to repeal section 43 of the Criminal Code, which currently provides a justification for the use of physical force for correction by parents and teachers.
Bill S-206 proposes to amend the Criminal Code. Specifically, it aims to remove the legal justification that allows schoolteachers, parents, and guardians to use physical force for the correction of children under their care. The bill also sets a timeframe for its implementation, allowing for up to one year after receiving royal assent for the government to educate the public and coordinate with provinces before it comes into effect.
- Repeals section 43 of the Criminal Code, which provides a defence for the use of force by teachers, parents, and guardians for the correction of children.
- Sets the coming into force of the Act to one year after royal assent, or an earlier date set by the Governor in Council.
- Parents
- Schoolteachers
- Guardians (persons standing in the place of parents)
- Children
- The Government of Canada
- Provincial governments
- Removes the legal justification for using physical force as a means of correction toward a pupil or child by parents, schoolteachers, and persons standing in the place of parents.
- The Act comes into force one year after receiving royal assent, or on an earlier date determined by the Governor in Council.
- The bill does not specify what actions, if any, the Government of Canada will take to educate Canadians or coordinate with the provinces during the one-year period before the Act comes into force.
- The exact date the Act will come into force is not fixed, as it depends on royal assent and a potential order by the Governor in Council.
Section 43 of the Criminal Code, which currently allows parents, teachers, and guardians to use physical force for the correction of children under their care, is repealed.
Source: Section 1
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Official textParliamentary Process
Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, completed its First Reading in the Senate on December 8, 2015, and is currently undergoing consideration in committee.
This record describes the procedural steps for Bill S-206 in the Senate. The bill had its First Reading on December 8, 2015. Later, it proceeded to Second Reading on February 2, 2016, with speeches from Senators Céline Hervieux-Payette and Donald Neil Plett. The bill was then referred to a committee on May 31, 2018. As of the information provided, the bill is currently being considered by a committee in the Senate. The artifact also lists similar bills introduced in previous parliamentary sessions.
On December 8, 2015, the Senate began its session with procedural matters, including the first reading of Bill S-206, the tabling of reports, and debates on various topics, culminating in the introduction of questions of privilege regarding media leaks and the absence of a Government Leader in the Senate.
This artifact documents the Senate proceedings on December 8, 2015. The Senate session began with welcoming remarks and congratulations to the new Speaker, George J. Furey. Several senators then rose to speak on various topics, including the anniversary of the École Polytechnique tragedy, terrorism, and tributes to individuals. Routine proceedings included the tabling of various reports and the first reading of several bills. Notably, Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children against standard child-rearing violence), was introduced and read for the first time. The Senate also debated and adopted a motion to establish the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance and authorized it to study Supplementary Estimates (B). The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of the Speech from the Throne, with debate adjourned. Finally, the Senate addressed questions of privilege raised by Senators Hervieux-Payette and Housakos concerning media leaks and the government's failure to appoint a Government Leader in the Senate, respectively. The Speaker reserved judgment on both matters.
Bill S-206 completed its second reading in the Senate and was referred to committee.
This record shows that Bill S-206 completed its second reading stage in the Senate on May 31, 2018. Following this, the bill was referred to a committee for further consideration. The second reading debate included speeches on April 12, 2016, and various dates in June 2016, November 2016, December 2016, March 2017, June 2017, October 2017, December 2017, March 2018, and May 2018.
On February 2, 2016, the Senate held a sitting that included tributes to a retiring senator, routine proceedings, and initiated debate on Bill S-206, concerning child-rearing violence, which was adjourned.
This document details a Senate sitting on February 2, 2016. The sitting included Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings, Question Period, and Orders of the Day. A significant portion of the sitting was dedicated to tributes for Senator Irving Gerstein, who was retiring. The Orders of the Day indicate that Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, was moved for second reading and debate was adjourned. Other proceedings included motions to authorize committees to study various topics, including human rights, official languages, national security, and Aboriginal peoples' rights. There was also a motion to adjust the timing of Question Period for the following day and a motion to encourage the government to establish an infrastructure oversight council. The debate on Bill S-206 was initiated by Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-206, the sponsor argued for repealing Section 43 of the Criminal Code to end the legal acceptance of physical punishment against children.
This Senate record details a debate at the second reading stage of Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children against standard child-rearing violence). The sponsor of the bill, Senator Céline Hervieux-Payette, delivered a speech arguing for the repeal of Section 43 of the Criminal Code, which allows for the use of reasonable force in child discipline. She presented arguments from international conventions, scientific and medical communities, and legal experts, emphasizing the negative impacts of physical punishment on children's development and well-being. The debate was adjourned and has not yet concluded. The record also includes other Senate business such as tributes, tabling of reports, and other motions.
On April 12, 2016, the Senate welcomed new senators, conducted routine business, debated the role of the Government Representative, and adjourned the debate on Bill S-206.
This Senate sitting on April 12, 2016, included the introduction of seven new senators, tributes to a retiring staff member, and discussions on international relations, Parkinson's Awareness Month, and the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Senate also addressed procedural matters, including the tabling of a Human Rights Tribunal report, first reading of a bill, and debates on other bills. A significant portion of the sitting involved a debate on the role and title of the Leader of the Government in the Senate, Senator Peter Harder, and discussions on the composition and function of Senate committees. The debate on Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, was adjourned.
During a Senate sitting on June 17, 2016, Senator Plett spoke against Bill S-206, arguing that it would negatively impact parental rights and discipline, a debate that was adjourned.
This Senate sitting on June 17, 2016, included a debate on Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence. Senator Donald Neil Plett spoke against Bill S-206, arguing that repealing section 43 of the Criminal Code would remove parents' ability to parent and criminalize normal, everyday parenting actions, as opposed to child abuse. He cited a Swedish study suggesting an increase in child abuse after a spanking ban. Senator Plett proposed keeping section 43 intact. The debate was adjourned.
During Senate proceedings on June 17, 2016, senators debated and ultimately agreed to a message from the House of Commons regarding amendments to Bill C-14 (medical assistance in dying), and debate on Bill S-206 (protection of children against standard child-rearing violence) continued.
This artifact is a record of Senate proceedings from June 17, 2016. It includes statements on various topics, tabling of reports, and a significant debate on Bill C-14, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying). The Senate debated and ultimately concurred in amendments made by the House of Commons to Bill C-14, thereby accepting the bill in its amended form. The proceedings also included the resumption of debate on Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children against standard child-rearing violence), which was adjourned.
On November 1, 2016, the Senate debated various matters including continued discussions on several bills, tabled reports, and addressed questions to ministers, with Bill S-206 being continued in its second reading debate.
This artifact is a record of Senate proceedings on November 1, 2016. The Senate's agenda included various items such as senators' statements on topics like honouring veterans and the Mistaken Point Ecological Reserve, routine proceedings including the tabling of reports and the first reading of a bill, question period addressing various government departments and issues, and orders of the day where debates on several bills were continued or adjourned. The specific bill related to Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children against standard child-rearing violence), was listed under 'Orders of the Day' with its second reading debate being continued.
On December 8, 2016, the Senate held its regular sitting, which included presenting committee reports, debating ongoing bills, introducing new ones, and addressing various procedural and policy matters, with a particular focus on Bill C-29, a budget implementation bill.
The Senate sat on December 8, 2016. The sitting included Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings, Question Period, and Orders of the Day. Several committee reports were presented, including reports on budget studies and bills amending the Criminal Code. Notices of motions were given, including motions to affect Question Period timing and to authorize committees to meet during sittings or extend report deadlines. There were also questions and discussions on the Judges Act, a committee report on national security, electoral reform surveys, the rights of victims of criminal acts, and Canada-U.S. relations. Debates continued on Bill C-2 (Income Tax Act) and Bill C-29 (Budget Implementation Bill, 2016, No. 2). Bill S-233 (Customs Act and Immigration and Refugee Protection Act amendments) received first reading. Bill S-232 (Canadian Jewish Heritage Month Act) and Bill S-206 (Criminal Code amendment regarding child-rearing violence) had their second reading debates adjourned. An inquiry regarding the overrepresentation of Indigenous women in Canadian prisons was also initiated. Finally, a motion regarding Senate adjournment and committee sittings was adopted.
On March 2, 2017, the Senate debated and referred several bills, including Bill S-206, during its sitting, which also included tributes, routine proceedings, and question period.
On March 2, 2017, the Senate sat. The Senate observed moments of silence and paid tribute to the late Ruth Lynette Stanley and the Honourable James Aloysius McGrath. Senators also welcomed visitors and congratulated Senator Paul McIntyre on being named Citizen of the Year. The Senate then proceeded to Routine Proceedings, where several notices of motions were given. This included a motion to authorize the Standing Senate Committee on National Security and Defence to study issues related to veterans' transition from the Canadian Armed Forces, and motions to extend reporting dates for studies by the Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade on cooperation with Mexico and developments in Argentina. During Question Period, senators asked questions on various topics including the Montreal light rail project, the Champlain Bridge, infrastructure projects, the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement, mental health and home care, the infrastructure bank, the Scarborough subway extension, health transfers in Nunavut, and the decriminalization of drugs. Delayed answers to oral questions were also tabled. The Senate then moved to Orders of the Day, which included debating and referring several bills. Notably, Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, was debated and adjourned. Bill C-16, amending the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Criminal Code regarding gender identity and expression, was read a second time and referred to committee on division. Bill C-4, amending labour codes, was debated at third reading. Bill C-30, implementing the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, was debated at second reading. Bill C-37, amending the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, was debated at second reading. Bill C-18, amending acts related to national parks and the Rouge National Urban Park, was debated at second reading. Motions were adopted regarding Question Period on March 7 and adjournment. Committees were authorized to meet during sittings and extend reporting dates. Finally, the Senate adjourned.
During a Senate sitting on March 7, 2017, debate on Bill S-206, which aims to amend the Criminal Code to protect children from violence, was resumed and subsequently adjourned, with Senator Murray Sinclair speaking in support of repealing section 43 of the Criminal Code.
The Senate met on March 7, 2017. The sitting included Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings where various committee reports were presented, and a Question Period where the Minister of Foreign Affairs answered questions on topics including marijuana legalization, the situation in Burma, Asia-Pacific economic relations, the Safe Third Country Agreement, women's peace and security, NAFTA, the UN Security Council, and satellite licensing. The sitting also included Orders of the Day, where several bills were debated or referred to committee, including Bill S-206 concerning the Criminal Code. The debate on Bill S-206, which proposes to amend the Criminal Code regarding the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, was resumed at second reading. Senator Murray Sinclair spoke in support of the bill, arguing for the repeal of section 43 of the Criminal Code. The debate on this bill was adjourned.
On April 6, 2017, the Senate held a sitting that included Senators' Statements, Routine Proceedings, Question Period, and continued debates on various bills, with a focus on procedural matters and committee reports.
This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on April 6, 2017. It includes Senators' Statements on various topics such as the Montfort Hospital anniversary, the book 'Une tradition et un droit, le Sénat et la représentation de la francophonie canadienne,' the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and the achievements of athlete Darlene Jakubowski. Routine Proceedings involved the presentation of several committee reports, including those on rules, procedures, agriculture, transport, energy, and official languages. Question Period addressed issues like reducing the stigma of depression, social isolation among seniors, the deportation of Acadians, tax rates for small campgrounds, spruce budworm control, youth suicide rates, Prime Minister's travel expenses, and the Juno Awards. Orders of the Day included ongoing debates on several bills, including amendments to the Canada Labour Code, Citizenship Act, Canada Evidence Act, Criminal Code, National Anthem Act, Conveyance Presentation and Reporting Requirements Modernization Act, and Underground Infrastructure Safety Enhancement Bill. The sitting also included motions to resolve into a Committee of the Whole and to affect Question Period timing.
On June 8, 2017, the Senate debated several bills, including Bill S-206 concerning child-rearing violence, continued debate on Bill C-16 regarding human rights and the Criminal Code, and considered various committee reports and tabled documents, with discussions touching upon defence, foreign affairs, and other public policy issues.
The Senate met on June 8, 2017. The sitting included tributes to a former principal, discussions on child cybersex trafficking, congratulations to a former senator for an award, and acknowledgements of visitors. Routine proceedings involved tabling various annual reports from commissioners (Conflict of Interest and Ethics, Lobbying, Information, Official Languages) and committee reports. Several notices of motions were given regarding committee reports and a Committee of the Whole. Question Period addressed defence policy, the fight against ISIL, the closure of a case processing centre, Canada's international role, official languages infractions, government transparency, autism support, Arctic sovereignty, electoral financing, and medical assistance in dying. The Orders of the Day featured continued debates on Bills C-16 (Canadian Human Rights Act and Criminal Code amendments), C-210 (National Anthem Act gender amendment), and S-206 (Criminal Code amendment regarding child-rearing violence). Bill S-234 (Parliament of Canada Act amendment) was read a second time and referred to committee. Other business included continued debate on committee reports, a motion to adjourn, and a vote on an amendment to Bill C-210. The sitting concluded with the Senate adjourning until June 13, 2017.
On October 4, 2017, the Senate observed a moment of silence for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, heard statements on various issues, engaged in Question Period, and continued debate on two bills: Bill C-23 concerning cross-border preclearance and Bill S-206 related to child protection, alongside debating a National Finance Committee report on tax changes.
This document records a sitting of the Senate on October 4, 2017. The sitting included a silent tribute to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, statements on various topics including Mental Illness Awareness Week, economic opportunities in Southeast Asia, and the 50th anniversary of Georgian College. Question Period addressed issues such as small business tax, the selection process for senators, the detention of refugee children, cultural policy, the impact of carbon tax in Nunavut, and aircraft procurement. The Senate also continued debate on Bill C-23, an Act respecting preclearance of persons and goods between Canada and the United States, and Bill S-206, an Act to amend the Criminal Code regarding the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence. A report from the Standing Senate Committee on National Finance regarding a study on proposed changes to the Income Tax Act was also presented and debated. The sitting concluded with the Senate adjourning.
During a Senate sitting on October 19, 2017, senators discussed various topics, debated two bills (one concerning the Statistics Act and another amending the Criminal Code regarding child protection), and passed procedural motions.
On October 19, 2017, the Senate convened and engaged in various procedural activities including senators' statements on topics such as Islamic Heritage Month, tributes, and anniversaries. Question Period addressed international trade (NAFTA), the Phoenix pay system, and the Indian Act. The Senate also debated the second reading of Bill C-36, an Act to amend the Statistics Act, and Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children against standard child-rearing violence). Procedural motions were adopted to adjust the schedule for Question Period and adjournment. Additionally, the Senate considered reports and motions related to committee operations and rules of procedure.
During the Senate's second reading debate on Bill S-206, concerns were raised about the potential for criminal charges against parents and teachers if section 43 of the Criminal Code is removed, with specific examples provided of situations where restraint or guidance might be necessary.
This artifact is a record of a Senate sitting on October 24, 2017. The sitting included tributes, statements, routine proceedings, orders of the day, and question period. Specifically related to Bill S-206, the artifact contains the debate at the second reading stage. During this debate, Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen expressed concerns about the potential unintended consequences of removing section 43 of the Criminal Code, which relates to the use of force for corrective purposes by parents and teachers. She argued that removing this section could lead to teachers and parents facing criminal charges for actions that are currently considered part of their duties, citing several scenarios where teachers might need to restrain or guide children. Other parts of the sitting addressed different bills and matters, including Bill C-23 (preclearance), Bill C-25 (corporate law amendments), Bill C-210 (National Anthem Act), and various inquiries and committee reports. The artifact is not the full text of Bill S-206, but a record of the discussion surrounding it.
During this Senate sitting, members discussed various matters including appointments, remembrance, committee business, government estimates, and debated several bills including those related to preclearance, Indigenous education, and child protection.
This Senate sitting on December 7, 2017, included routine proceedings, question period, and the consideration of various items of "Orders of the Day." The Senate recognized the appointment of Paul Hindo as Honorary Colonel of the Canadian Army and observed the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Several committee reports were presented, and motions were made regarding committee travel, reports, and meeting times. Question period addressed the small business tax regime and the Parliament Hill hockey rink. The Senate also debated and voted on appropriation bills and other legislation. Notably, Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, was listed for debate on second reading, but the debate was continued. Bill S-240, aimed at combating trafficking in human organs, also had its second reading debate adjourned. Other bills like Bill C-23 (Preclearance Act) and Bill C-61 (Anishinabek Nation Education Agreement Act) proceeded through debate and committee referral.
During a Senate sitting on March 21, 2018, tributes were paid to a former senator, discussions were held on international affairs and social projects, and various government matters and bills were debated, including legislation on cannabis, political financing, and child protection.
On March 21, 2018, the Senate convened for a sitting that included tributes to the late Senator Normand Grimard, discussions on the Crimea conflict, a project called Women Weaving Their Dreams, and organizational matters such as tabling reports and giving notice of motions. The sitting also included Question Period, where various senators asked questions on topics including Budget 2018, the peacekeeping mission in Mali, electoral system revisions, grain transportation, the Dominion Carillonneur, cannabis bill regulations, the role of the People's Republic of China in Anbang Insurance, and a UNICEF report on cannabis. The Senate then proceeded to debate several bills, including Bill C-25 concerning corporate diversity, Bill C-24 regarding the Salaries Act, Bill C-45 (the cannabis bill), Bill C-50 on political financing, and Bill S-206 concerning the protection of children against child-rearing violence. The sitting concluded with debates on committee reports concerning Rules, Procedures and the Rights of Parliament, and Internal Economy, Budgets and Administration.
The Senate sitting on May 31, 2018, included debates on cannabis legislation (Bill C-45), child-rearing violence (Bill S-206), and domestic violence prevention (Bill S-249), along with various procedural matters and committee report presentations.
This document is a record of a Senate sitting on May 31, 2018. It includes various procedural matters, statements by senators, and debates on several bills. Notably, there was a debate and a failed amendment related to home cultivation of cannabis under Bill C-45. There was also a debate on Bill S-206, concerning amendments to the Criminal Code regarding child-rearing violence, and Bill S-249, regarding a national strategy for the prevention of domestic violence. The sitting also included tabling of committee reports, questions from senators, and other procedural business. The specific bill this artifact is connected to (Bill S-206) was debated at second reading and referred to committee.
Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, is currently awaiting further proceedings at the 'Consideration in committee' stage in the Senate, with its last procedural action being a referral to committee in May 2018.
This artifact describes the procedural status of Bill S-206 in the Senate. The bill is currently at the stage of 'Consideration in committee'. The latest procedural activity noted was its referral to committee on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The bill had its first reading on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, and its second reading on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Several major speeches were delivered at the second reading stage on various dates between April 2016 and May 2018. The artifact also lists similar bills that have been introduced in previous parliamentary sessions. There is no activity recorded for the current 'Consideration in committee' stage in this specific artifact.
Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, has not yet reached the Senate Report stage and is currently under consideration by a committee.
The Senate Report stage for Bill S-206 has not yet been reached. The bill was referred to a committee on May 31, 2018, and its last completed major stage was Second Reading in the Senate on February 2, 2016. The artifact also lists similar bills introduced in previous Parliaments.
Bill S-206, aiming to amend the Criminal Code regarding the protection of children from standard child-rearing violence, has reached the 'Senate Third reading' stage, which has not yet occurred, after being referred to a committee.
This artifact indicates that Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, has reached the stage of 'Senate Third reading'. However, this stage has not yet been reached in the parliamentary process. The bill was referred to a committee on May 31, 2018, after its second reading on February 2, 2016. The text also lists numerous speeches related to the bill's second reading, but does not provide details of their content. It also lists several similar bills from past Parliaments.
Bill S-206, concerning child protection, has a procedural stage noted as 'House of Commons First reading' which has not yet been reached, while the bill is currently under consideration in a Senate committee.
This artifact indicates that Bill S-206, an Act to amend the Criminal Code regarding the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, has reached the 'House of Commons First reading' stage. However, the text explicitly states this stage has 'Not reached'. The bill's current status is 'At consideration in committee in the Senate'. The artifact also lists historical dates for first and second readings in the House of Commons and Senate, along with some major speeches, but these are not directly related to the 'House of Commons First reading' stage itself being reached.
Bill S-206, concerning protection of children from child-rearing violence, has not yet reached the second reading stage in the House of Commons, although it has proceeded to committee consideration in the Senate.
The artifact indicates that Bill S-206, an Act to amend the Criminal Code concerning the protection of children from standard child-rearing violence, has not yet reached the second reading stage in the House of Commons. The bill was first read on December 8, 2015, and second reading debates were scheduled for February 2, 2016, and subsequently on dates in April, June, November, and December of 2016, and in March, April, June, October, and December of 2017, and March and May of 2018. However, the artifact specifies the stage 'House of Commons Second reading' is 'Not reached'. The bill was later referred to a committee in the Senate on May 31, 2018, and its current status is 'At consideration in committee in the Senate'. The artifact also lists similar bills introduced in previous Parliaments.
Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, has not yet reached the committee consideration stage in the House of Commons, having previously passed first and second reading and been referred to a committee in the Senate.
This artifact describes a procedural stage for Bill S-206 in the House of Commons. The bill has not yet reached the 'Consideration in committee' stage in the House of Commons. The latest activity mentioned is the bill's referral to a committee in the Senate on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The record also lists various dates for first and second reading, as well as major speeches, in both the House of Commons and the Senate.
Bill S-206, aimed at amending the Criminal Code regarding the protection of children, has not yet reached the Report stage in the House of Commons and was last referred to a committee in the Senate.
This record indicates that Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against standard child-rearing violence, has not yet reached the Report stage in the House of Commons. The bill's latest activity was a referral to a committee in the Senate on May 31, 2018. Previous actions included first reading on December 8, 2015, and second reading on February 2, 2016, with several major speeches noted at the second reading stage in both the House of Commons and the Senate.
Bill S-206, concerning the protection of children against child-rearing violence, is currently under consideration in a Senate committee, despite the artifact indicating a 'not reached' third reading stage in the House of Commons.
This artifact describes the legislative process for Bill S-206, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (protection of children against standard child-rearing violence). While the artifact is labeled 'House of Commons Third reading' and indicates a 'Stage state: Not reached', the current status of the bill is 'At consideration in committee in the Senate'. The latest activity recorded was its referral to a Senate committee on Thursday, May 31, 2018. The bill had its first reading on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, and its second reading on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, with several major speeches noted at the second reading stage in both the House of Commons and the Senate.
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