Madam Speaker, I have petitions signed by 800 people from across the country.
These people believe that grandparents, as a consequence of the death, separation or divorce of their children, are often denied access to their grandchildren by their guardians. Several provincial jurisdictions including the Quebec civil code contain a provision to ensure the right of access of grandparents to their grandchildren.
The petitioners request that Parliament amend the Divorce Act to state that in no case may a father or mother, without serious cause, place obstacles between the child and the grandparents and failing agreement between the parties the modalities of the relations are settled by the court.