Now in its second reading, Bill C-223, an Act to amend the Divorce Act, also known as the “Keeping Children Safe Act,” is a private member’s bill tabled by Liberal MP Lisa Hepfner. Endorsed by a slew of feminist organizations, C-223 seeks to end “parental alienation” as a legal consideration in family court. Parental alienation (PA) is a brutal form of child abuse. Bill C-223 seeks to rob judges of several of these crucial tools. Brian sits on the advisory board of the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization and the International Support Network for Alienated Families.

Source: National Post February 22, 2026 23:22 UTC