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Canada proposes new divorce laws to better protect children by ending shared parenting presumption, recognizing coercive control, and allowing children’s voices in custody decisions.
Bill C-223, the “Keeping Children Safe Act,” proposes major changes to Canada’s Divorce Act to better protect children during divorce, including ending the presumption of shared parenting, recognizing coercive control as a serious form of abuse, and allowing children’s voices to be formally heard in custody decisions.
The bill requires lawyers to screen for family violence and gives judges new tools to assess abuse patterns, especially those that aren’t physically obvious.
Toronto family lawyer Russell Alexander supports the measure, citing benefits from early risk detection and more informed decisions, while noting that child input must be carefully evaluated.
Though Ontario already has strong provincial laws, the federal changes aim to improve consistency and prioritize children’s well-being, treating them as individuals rather than assets.
Canadá propone nuevas leyes de divorcio para proteger mejor a los niños poniendo fin a la presunción de paternidad compartida, reconociendo el control coercitivo y permitiendo la voz de los niños en las decisiones sobre la custodia.