Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions under Standing Order 36 to present. The first is from the residents of Smith, Alberta.
The petitioners request that Parliament amend the Divorce Act to include a provision similar to article 611 of the Quebec civil code which states that in no case may a father or a mother without serious cause place obstacles between the child and grandparents. Failing agreement between the parties, the modalities of the relationship are settled by the court.
Further they request an amendment to the Divorce Act that would give a grandparent granted access to a child the right to make inquiries and to be given information on the health, education and welfare of the child.