Canada: Changes to family law aimed at better protecting women, children

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'Proposed tough changes to family law in Ontario — from beefed-up requirements for those seeking custody of children to easier to obtain restraining orders and new rules on how to divvy up pension assets — were announced this morning by the provincial attorney general.
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The Star reported on Saturday that Bentley would introduce legislation that toughens how custody is awarded. The proposed changes include detailed, sworn child care plans from those seeking custody for both parents and non-parents; for non-family members seeking custody, they must submit to police checks and submit a letter from Children's Aid outlining concerns, if any, the society may have about that person's ability to parent.
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The changes were welcomed by many groups and advocates for women's rights.

"We can no longer ignore the fact that the safety of women and children in this province must be paramount," said Zahra Dhanani, legal director for the Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children.'