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Fate of private member’s bill to amend Divorce Act still not clear
- The Canadian government is open to supporting parts of Bill C-223, a private member’s bill that would amend the Divorce Act, but its final form remains uncertain.
- Women’s groups warned that the Liberal government might change its position and that the bill could be defeated by a House of Commons committee.
- Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner introduced Bill C-223, which would limit parental alienation claims and make other changes to the Divorce Act.
- Justice Minister Sean Fraser said he is optimistic about the bill but wants amendments because of concerns about judicial discretion; Hepfner said some provisions are more controversial than others.
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Fate of private member’s bill to amend Divorce Act still not clear
OTTAWA - The government is indicating it's open to supporting elements of a private member’s bill to amend the Divorce Act, though it’s not clear what the bill ultimately will look like.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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