This clause on the legal status of children reflects the current law in the Child Welfare Act. It indicates there are no legal distinctions between the status of a child born to married parents and a child born to unmarried parents. It also sets out the legal relationship of a child to other family members, Mr. Chairman.
Kelvin Ng on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 9th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 8th, 1997
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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