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*Section 292 of the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/7vf2 Criminal Code]'' makes interference with a parent's right to custody under a court order a criminal offence. You could complain to the police. | *Section 292 of the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/7vf2 Criminal Code]'' makes interference with a parent's right to custody under a court order a criminal offence. You could complain to the police. | ||
*You | *You could apply in the Supreme Court for an order that the person who is breaching the order be found in contempt of court. | ||
Rule 21-7 of the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules] outlines the procedure for contempt of court applications. A person found to be in contempt can be punished by a fine, by jail time, by both a fine and some time in jail, or by something else. Contempt applications can be complicated and are discussed in more detail below. | Rule 21-7 of the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mcr Supreme Court Family Rules] outlines the procedure for contempt of court applications. A person found to be in contempt can be punished by a fine, by jail time, by both a fine and some time in jail, or by something else. Contempt applications can be complicated and are discussed in more detail below. | ||