A bit of the context to this, Madam Chair. Of course, parental break-up is prevalent everywhere. In the event that a child is removed from the parent that does have custody, we heard in our travels that, in some cases, the other parent, while they may be sort of separated and out of the household, could still be a very viable and a safe place for the apprehended child to go. I guess what we want to do is ask the Minister to clear the way. I think there are some barriers in place now that may prevent childcare workers from going to the separated non-custodial parent. We think that there is value in allowing a childcare worker to look at that as an option. It can be very painful for a non-custodial parent to see their child going to a non-related home because of some systemic problem. We think that this option should be made available. That is the purpose of the motion, Madam Chair.
Bill Braden on Committee Motion 5-15(6): Discretionary Power To Place Apprehended Children With Non-custodial Parent, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on May 17th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 5-15(6): Discretionary Power To Place Apprehended Children With Non-custodial Parent, Carried
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