We believe that the proposed amendment is doing that, insofar as it's possible, while still respecting a number of obligations that Canada has when international adoptions come into play to ensure that the proper diligence and safeguards are in place. Those include the element that the adoption has to be in the best interests of the child. Second, as my colleague mentioned, the adoption has to create a genuine parent-child relationship, and, third, the adoption has to be in accordance with the laws of in place in the adopting country and the country of residence. Thank you.
On May 29th, 2023. See this statement in context.