On June 16, 2009, Saskatoon-Wanuskawin Conservative Party MP Maurice Vellacott introduced Bill C-422 to the House of Commons.
This Bill is the latest incarnation of a series of Bills, Motions and other legal and political maneouvrings that have attempted to eliminate the concepts of custody and access from the federal Divorce Act in favour of a presumption in favour of equal parenting.
Mr. Vellacott’s Bill may appear laudable to the general public, especially on a first read -- after all, who does not like the notion of children spending time with both parents?
However, on closer examination, it becomes clear that Bill C-422 at best ignores and at worst denies many of the realities of families in this country. All those who are concerned about women’s equality and the safety of women and children who leave abusive family situations must oppose this Bill.
Read my full analysis of the Bill: Bill C-422 Brief
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Congratulations on your blog, Pam---a great and much needed addition to public discourse on a wide range of topics. On the custody and access issue, anyone who has worked with women victims of partner assault knows how crucial it is that Family Court recognizes the impact of violence on women and children. Despite recent legislation, the "recognition" gap between Criminal court and Family court continues.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant -feeling of- relief- to see your blog ! I am going to happily follow -This is of great importance for so many Canadian mothers and children. Thank you.By the way- you will now have readers on many different continents-
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