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Bill C-223 is not in the best interest of Canadians

By Bijan Rafii, Brian Ludmer and Alexandra Lysova* Recently, Bill C-223—titled Keeping Children Safe Act—was introduced as a private member’s bill seeking to amend Canada’s Divorce Act. While the title suggests a focus on child welfare, the proposed legislation contains several sweeping provisions…

JUSTICE BY ZOOM: WHY TORONTO’S NEW “IN-PERSON” COURT DIRECTIVE IS WRONG FOR FAMILIES AND MUST BE REVERSED

The author argues that Toronto’s new “short‑family‑law‑motions‑must‑be‑in‑person” directive is not a neutral scheduling change but a significant setback for access to justice, imposed without consultation or evidence. The author contends that the province — not the judges acting in secret — should decide…

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