Past adoptions – disclosure of identifying information
2017, c.14, s.2
94.07(1)In the case of an adoption effected before April 1, 2018, an adopted person who is at least 19 years of age or a birth parent may apply to the Minister for the disclosure of identifying information about the other person.
94.07(2)A person who applies to the Minister for the disclosure of identifying information shall provide proof of his or her identity satisfactory to the Minister.
94.07(3)The Minister may disclose identifying information about an adopted person if the adopted person
(a)
is at least 19 years of age, and
(b)
the application under subsection (1) is made on or after April 1, 2018, and the adopted person has not provided a disclosure veto to the Minister.
94.07(4)The Minister may disclose identifying information about a birth parent if the application under subsection (1) is made on or after April 1, 2018, and the birth parent has not provided a disclosure veto to the Minister.
94.07(5)If the Minister discloses identifying information to an applicant under this section, the Minister shall also provide a copy of a contact preference, if any.
94.07(6)If a copy of a contact preference is provided under subsection (5), the applicant shall sign an undertaking under subsection 94.2(6).