Adoption Records

• Proposed legislation would open adoption records in Nova Scotia

  The new act also includes measures to protect he privacy of the adoptee or the birth parent, with each having the option to file a disclosure veto.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2021
  
• Adopted woman finds answers about her roots after Quebec opens up adoption records

  Raymonde Thibeault is one of thousands of Quebecers who've benefited from the province last year lifting the confidentiality long attached to adoption records in Quebec.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 2019
  
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• Hundreds apply to see or block the opening of adoption records in New Brunswick

  "Most adoptees just want to look in their birth mother's eyes and say, 'This is who I am.'"

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2018
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• New Brunswick now accepting applications for adoption information

  To apply for the information, people must complete a form from the department of social development and submit it to post adoption disclosure services. 

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2018
• Backlog of adoption records for Manitoba adoptees

  Manitobans who have waited decades for their adoption information are being forced to wait even longer.

  Oct 2, 2015
• Adopted children, birth parents’ access to Manitoba records expanded

  Adopted children and birth parents will get more access to Manitoba pre-adoption records starting June 15.

  May 22, 2015