Resource library
Use current law and official services as the starting point.
This curated library replaces obsolete historical downloads with current primary sources. Confirm publication dates and jurisdiction before relying on any legal information.
Parenting and best interestsDivorce Act, section 16Federal factors courts consider when deciding a child's best interests.↗Parenting and best interestsA Child's Views and PreferencesJustice Canada's plain-language guide to children's participation in parenting decisions.↗Child protectionConcurrent Family and Child-Protection ProceedingsJustice Canada research on the interaction between the two legal systems.↗RepresentationLegal Representation of Children in CanadaResearch on appointment authority and the role of children's counsel across Canada.↗Finding helpFamily Justice ServicesGovernment-based family justice services searchable by jurisdiction.↗Finding helpLegal Aid ProgramLinks to provincial and territorial legal-aid plans.↗EducationOntario special-education identificationOfficial guidance about IPRCs, placement decisions, parent participation, and appeals.↗EducationAccessible education and disabilityOntario Human Rights Commission policy for education providers and students.↗
About the former library
Historical titles may no longer state current law or policy.
The former website contained older education reports, news items, and downloadable resources. This restoration links to maintained official sources instead of presenting archived material as current guidance.