Adoption — Canada — Northwest Territories law | Esheria

Adoption

This part sets out who may adopt, how proposed private placements must be approved or noticed, and when the Director and Adoption Worker must provide reports and decisions.

Jurisdiction
Canada — Northwest Territories
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
Official source
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Statute overview

About this statute

This part sets out who may adopt, how proposed private placements must be approved or noticed, and when the Director and Adoption Worker must provide reports and decisions. For certain adoption placements, the Director must consult the applicable aboriginal organization before deciding, unless required consent is missing, and must approve or refuse the placement based on suitability and the child’s best interests. This provision sets rules for adoption consent, petitions, supporting documents, placement outside the Northwest Territories, and related court and director powers. This part limits access to sealed adoption records and requires the Registrar and Adoption Registry to handle certified copies, requests, deposits, and retention in specific ways. This part sets rules for adoption records, disclosure, counselling, appointments, and adoption-related offences.

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