Encyclopedia of Canadian Laws

Parenting

Paul Rock

Parenting in Canada

Concept of Parenting (Family Law)

The following is a definition of parenting under Canadian law, in relation to family law: Refers to contact with a child, guardianship, parental responsibilities, and parenting time (terms used by the BC Family Law Act); and access and custody (terms used by the federal Divorce Act). Covers who has the right and responsibility to make decisions about the child and the time that guardians and non-guardians spend with the child.

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