Author: Christopher A. Jackson

Understanding the rights, responsibilities, and considerations of birthparents in the adoption process is important for providing accurate and informed legal advice. This paper explores key aspects of adoptions and birthparents’ rights and reviews the developments in the area with a focus on a recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision, Re A. (Adoption), 2024 ABCA 203.

This paper was presented at LESA’s Birthparent Considerations in Adoption Law webinar on October 29, 2024.