What was the outcome of the Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v Canada regarding corporal punishment?

The Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada case involved the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Criminal Code that allowed for the defense of reasonable force in the discipline of children. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that while corporal punishment is permissible under certain circumstances, it must be reasonable and not excessive. This ruling indicates that corporal punishment is not categorically unconstitutional, thus upholding the use of corporal punishment in a limited context.

The court emphasized that parental rights in the context of discipline must be balanced against the rights of children, but it ultimately concluded that reasonable corporal punishment could be justified as a form of discipline, provided it does not result in harm. This context helps clarify why the choice reflecting the court's upholding of corporal punishment is accurate. It indicates recognition of a parent's authority to discipline, as long as it falls within reasonable boundaries.