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Family Law and Children’s Rights

by Kathy VandergriftBest Interests of Children, Children's Rights in Canada May 26, 2018October 1, 2018Comments are Disabled

Proposed changes in Canadian family law are a big step forward for children’s rights in Canada. If passed, Bill 78 will make the Best Interests of the Child the only principle for decisions on parental arrangements in divorce cases. Criteria for determining the best interests of the child reflect Convention principles, including a legal requirement …

Omar Khadr: A Lesson in Children’s Rights

by Kathy VandergriftBest Interests of Children, Children's Rights in Canada, Protecting Children From Harm July 6, 2017September 10, 2018No Comments

The case of Omar Khadr shows the importance of recognizing and protecting the rights of every child. Early recognition of Khadr’s rights as a child could have prevented harm to him and the need for redress and financial compensation now. In a public statement the Canadian Coalition for the Rights of the Child (CCRC) explains …