Monday, June 1, 2009

Adoptions Files Open

2009-06-01

13:05:11

Adopted children in Ontario will have an easier way to learn about their biological parents starting today.

That's when new legislation for the disclosure of adoption information takes effect.

Adoptees will be able to apply for copies of adoption orders and birth registrations while biological parents can ask for information from those documents.

The law also ensures files of people not interested in re-connecting remain sealed.