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=== 2. Child Abduction Convention === | === 2. Child Abduction Convention === | ||
The ''Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction'' enables a person whose custody rights have been violated to apply to a “Central Authority” (each party to the convention must create such a body) for the voluntary return of the child, or to apply for a court order. Keep in mind that not every country is a signatory to the ''Hague Convention''. Applications can be made either in the person’s jurisdiction or in the jurisdiction to which the child has been abducted. | The [https://www.hcch.net/en/instruments/conventions/full-text/?cid=24 ''Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction''] enables a person whose custody rights have been violated to apply to a “Central Authority” (each party to the convention must create such a body) for the voluntary return of the child, or to apply for a court order. Keep in mind that not every country is a signatory to the ''Hague Convention''. Applications can be made either in the person’s jurisdiction or in the jurisdiction to which the child has been abducted. | ||
Each Central Authority has several tasks: | Each Central Authority has several tasks: | ||
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If the child has been taken to another jurisdiction, contact the Department of External Affairs, 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, K1A 0G2. Attention: J.L.A. The contact number is (613) 995-8807. | If the child has been taken to another jurisdiction, contact the Department of External Affairs, 125 Sussex Drive Ottawa, K1A 0G2. Attention: J.L.A. The contact number is (613) 995-8807. | ||
A further resource in the case of abductions and violations of custody orders is the office of the Child Youth and Family Advocate, 600-595 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC. The contact number is (604) 775-3203. | A further resource in the case of abductions and violations of custody orders is the office of the Child Youth and Family Advocate, 600-595 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC. The contact number is (604) 775-3203. | ||
== C. Discipline == | == C. Discipline == | ||