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#the child's guardian, if someone has been appointed to fill this role, | #the child's guardian, if someone has been appointed to fill this role, | ||
#the child, if the child is 12 years of age or older, and | #the child, if the child is 12 years of age or older, and | ||
#the Director under the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84dv Child, Family and Community Service Act]'', but only if the child is in the care and custody of the government. | #the Director under the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84dv Child, Family and Community Service Act]'', but only if the child is in the care and <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the government. | ||
The act also says that a birth mother's consent to the adoption is only valid if she gives it 10 or more days after the child's birth. The act also provides that a parent under the age of 19 may give a valid consent. | The act also says that a birth mother's consent to the adoption is only valid if she gives it 10 or more days after the child's birth. The act also provides that a parent under the age of 19 may give a valid consent. | ||
