Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I'm also aware that the court supports any effort at mediation between the parties and in some cases would order the parents to enter into mediation talks, especially if it helps to lessen the trauma of the children going through the often adversarial nature of our judicial system.

Mr. Speaker, I'll be watching with a great deal of interest what this proposed shared parenting federal legislation will bring if it does come out. In the interim, I believe the focus of this Justice Minister in this government should be on increasing the resources of legal aid and mediation services for all parents who need help to get through this difficult process. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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