Intercountry Adoption Hague Convention — Canada — Northwest Territories law | Esheria

Intercountry Adoption Hague Convention

The Act sets rules for intercountry adoption under the Hague Convention in the Northwest Territories, gives the Minister and Commissioner specific powers and duties, and names the Director of Adoptions as the Central Authority.

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Jurisdiction
Canada — Northwest Territories
Instrument
Treaty
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
Official source
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Statute overview

About this statute

The Act sets rules for intercountry adoption under the Hague Convention in the Northwest Territories, gives the Minister and Commissioner specific powers and duties, and names the Director of Adoptions as the Central Authority. This provision bars improper financial gain in intercountry adoption, limits charges to costs and reasonable fees, requires competent authorities and the Central Authority to act on non-compliance, and sets several administrative rules for translations, cooperation, and treaty administration.