Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
In a word - yes.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Cathy Galt, Progressive Conservative Party, Northumberland-Quinte West
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes, but the law should not be retroactive in my personal opinion. People who gave their children up for adoption in the past did so with the assurance that their identity would be kept confidential. If a program is made available that encourages them to contact their child (such as we currently have on line, I understand), and share health history and other valuable information, then the option is there for them to change their mind in later years. I feel a law passed now to give adoptees the right to have identifying information is necessary, but should only pertain to adoptions after the passage of the legislation.
Yes, but the law should not be retroactive in my personal opinion. People who gave their children up for adoption in the past did so with the assurance that their identity would be kept confidential. If a program is made available that encourages them to contact their child (such as we currently have on line, I understand), and share health history and other valuable information, then the option is there for them to change their mind in later years. I feel a law passed now to give adoptees the right to have identifying information is necessary, but should only pertain to adoptions after the passage of the legislation.
Miriam Stucky, Green Party, Peterborough
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes.
Yes.
Katy Austin, New Democratic Party, Simcoe-Grey
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes
Comments: An adopted adult should be able to find out about her or his origins, but must also be willing to respect the privacy of his/her biological parents if those parents choose to not make contact. I speak here from persnal experience, which I hope you will respect as well.
Yes
Comments: An adopted adult should be able to find out about her or his origins, but must also be willing to respect the privacy of his/her biological parents if those parents choose to not make contact. I speak here from persnal experience, which I hope you will respect as well.
Ray Scott, Family Coalition Party, Algoma-Manitoulin
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
To your specific question, the answer is Yes. Adopted adults should know about their heritage, and particularly need to know about the medical histories of their birth parent's families.
If you were to ask if adopted adults should be able to find out specifically who their birth parents are, against the birth parents' wishes, my answer is No.
My party is a pro-life party. A mother giving a child for adoption might consider anonymity necessary in her decision to not abort. Having to disclose her identity in the future could result in her deciding to abort rather than bring a child to term. That is why the Family Coalition Party must be opposed to full identify disclosure if it were against the birth parents' wishes.
To your specific question, the answer is Yes. Adopted adults should know about their heritage, and particularly need to know about the medical histories of their birth parent's families.
If you were to ask if adopted adults should be able to find out specifically who their birth parents are, against the birth parents' wishes, my answer is No.
My party is a pro-life party. A mother giving a child for adoption might consider anonymity necessary in her decision to not abort. Having to disclose her identity in the future could result in her deciding to abort rather than bring a child to term. That is why the Family Coalition Party must be opposed to full identify disclosure if it were against the birth parents' wishes.
Leonard Poole, Green Party, Ottawa-Vanier
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I'm not sure
Comments:
It is essential, in my view, that all individuals have access to information about their origin that are required for their health care. However, although I respect that adoptive individuals may have strong emotional and/or psychological reasons for learning more about their birth parents, such parents may also have similarly strong emotional and/or psychological reasons to remain anonymous. Perhaps it should be required that birth parents be required to provide specific health information. Ultimately, though, unless I can be convinced otherwise, I believe that a birth parents desire to remain anonymous must also be considered.
I'm not sure
Comments:
It is essential, in my view, that all individuals have access to information about their origin that are required for their health care. However, although I respect that adoptive individuals may have strong emotional and/or psychological reasons for learning more about their birth parents, such parents may also have similarly strong emotional and/or psychological reasons to remain anonymous. Perhaps it should be required that birth parents be required to provide specific health information. Ultimately, though, unless I can be convinced otherwise, I believe that a birth parents desire to remain anonymous must also be considered.
Dawn Kannegiesser, Green Party, Thunder Bay-Superior North
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I'm not sure. I think there are many issues involved here. Obviously, there are numerous emotional issues around discovering your origins and some people truly yearn to reconnect with their biological roots. However, oftentimes the reasons people give children up for adoption can be difficult wounds to open. I think there may need to be timelines around when someone can access this information, but otherwise I think that adopted adults should have access to this information. There may be significant medical information that an adopted adult should have privy to.
I'm not sure. I think there are many issues involved here. Obviously, there are numerous emotional issues around discovering your origins and some people truly yearn to reconnect with their biological roots. However, oftentimes the reasons people give children up for adoption can be difficult wounds to open. I think there may need to be timelines around when someone can access this information, but otherwise I think that adopted adults should have access to this information. There may be significant medical information that an adopted adult should have privy to.
Jason Haney, Green Party, Windsor West
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
As an adoptee myself, I wholeheartedly agree!
As an adoptee myself, I wholeheartedly agree!
Erich Jacoby-Hawkins, Green Party, Barrie
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes.
Comment - since information about ancestry can be very important when assessing risk levels for various genetically-related diseases, it is important for prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of disease to be able to find such information where possible. As our knowledge of genetic factors increases, this will become even more important.
Yes.
Comment - since information about ancestry can be very important when assessing risk levels for various genetically-related diseases, it is important for prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of disease to be able to find such information where possible. As our knowledge of genetic factors increases, this will become even more important.
Rolly Montpellier, Green Party, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I believe that all individuals ought to have the right to all information relevant to his or her life. The Green Party supports equality and social justice for all.
My answer is a categorical YES
I believe that all individuals ought to have the right to all information relevant to his or her life. The Green Party supports equality and social justice for all.
My answer is a categorical YES
Jim Reeves, Green Party, York-Simcoe
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes I do believe that adopted adults should have the same access to identifyiing information as non-adoptive. This is especially neccessary with regard to medical information about parents and grandparents,which may identify and prevent possible serious medical conditions.
Yes I do believe that adopted adults should have the same access to identifyiing information as non-adoptive. This is especially neccessary with regard to medical information about parents and grandparents,which may identify and prevent possible serious medical conditions.
Russ Aegard, Green Party, Thunder Bay-Atikokan
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I am not sure of the wording of this question. However, I think I understand what you are trying to convey. Someone who gives up a child for adoption for a variety of reasons has the right to privacy. It may be difficult for some adoptees to not know who their biological parents are; however, we must respect the rights of the people who placed their child in the adoption system. As a parent of an adopted child from China, she will never know her biological parents. However, we are her parents. Parenting isn't about genetics; it's about love. We chose to adopt because there are too many children in the world without a loving home.
This comes down to a rights of the adoptee vs. the rights of the bio parent issue. If the bio parent signs a release that they don't mind that the info is shared, then no problem. However, if the bio parent does not ever want to be contacted, we must respect their right to privacy and better prepare our children for that possibility.
However, I feel that an adopted person should have a right to their genetic medical history as it may be important for health related issues.
I am not sure of the wording of this question. However, I think I understand what you are trying to convey. Someone who gives up a child for adoption for a variety of reasons has the right to privacy. It may be difficult for some adoptees to not know who their biological parents are; however, we must respect the rights of the people who placed their child in the adoption system. As a parent of an adopted child from China, she will never know her biological parents. However, we are her parents. Parenting isn't about genetics; it's about love. We chose to adopt because there are too many children in the world without a loving home.
This comes down to a rights of the adoptee vs. the rights of the bio parent issue. If the bio parent signs a release that they don't mind that the info is shared, then no problem. However, if the bio parent does not ever want to be contacted, we must respect their right to privacy and better prepare our children for that possibility.
However, I feel that an adopted person should have a right to their genetic medical history as it may be important for health related issues.
Gordon Kubanek, Green Party, Nepean-Carleton
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
NO
Comments: but should have rights to know genetic information that may relevant to their healthy but not details on names, location, identies - allow disclosure veto should be allowed ONLY of identity of parents not of medically relevant details
NO
Comments: but should have rights to know genetic information that may relevant to their healthy but not details on names, location, identies - allow disclosure veto should be allowed ONLY of identity of parents not of medically relevant details
Louis Delongchamp, Progressive Conservative Party, Sudbury
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes, I support the right to have access to adoption and original birth information, and the right for parents to prohibit such disclosure if needed.
Yes, I support the right to have access to adoption and original birth information, and the right for parents to prohibit such disclosure if needed.
Ron Dupuis, Liberal Party, Nickel Belt
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes.
Yes.
Richard Raymond, Progressive Conservative Party, Ottawa South
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Not sure
Not sure
Nella Cotrupi, New Democratic Party, Richmond Hill
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
My own personal views are that yes, they should. I will forward this to
the party for their position.
My own personal views are that yes, they should. I will forward this to
the party for their position.
Jim Arkilander, Green Party, Prince Edward-Hastings
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes!
Yes!
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Sheila White, New Democratic Party, Scarborough-Rouge River
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes.
Yes.
Bill Denby, Freedom Party, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes, I agree that they should have the rights to all information as they are the parents of the child just the same. Any parent should have the rights to know everything as they are taking that child and giving them love and support, just like they would their own.
Yes, I agree that they should have the rights to all information as they are the parents of the child just the same. Any parent should have the rights to know everything as they are taking that child and giving them love and support, just like they would their own.
Bill McMaster, Family Coalition Party, Lambton-Kent-Middlesex
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
As an adoptee who met his birth family I say yes. But I have also seen the tragic side of meetings too.
But when you are adopted, you always have a sense of wonder in the back of your mind
As an adoptee who met his birth family I say yes. But I have also seen the tragic side of meetings too.
But when you are adopted, you always have a sense of wonder in the back of your mind
Lynne Scime, Family Coalition Party, Hamilton Centre
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
The Family Coalition Party believes in family and that a child has the right to know who the biological parents are!
The Family Coalition Party believes in family and that a child has the right to know who the biological parents are!
Melanie Mullen, Green Party, Niagara Falls
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes.
Yes.
Mike McLean, Green Party, Toronto Centre
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes.
Yes.
George Pappas, Green Party, Scarborough-Agincourt
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
As thechnology progresses, the need to evaluate critical data that would be available only through a known genetic history would define a substansial position for legislating that an availability of records be paramount.
As thechnology progresses, the need to evaluate critical data that would be available only through a known genetic history would define a substansial position for legislating that an availability of records be paramount.
Rick Moffitt, New Democratic Party, Kitchener Centre
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes
Yes
Craig Hodgins, Libertarian Party, Newmarket-Aurora
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
YES
YES
Glenn Kitchen, Green Party, Scarborough-Guildwood
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I am not sure I have no information from either side of the arguement
I am not sure I have no information from either side of the arguement
Tad Brudzinski, Family Coalition Party, Newmarket-Aurora
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Definitely Yes.
Definitely Yes.
Victoria Serda, Green Party, Huron-Bruce
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I wish you would explain your position as part of the survey, for it is difficult, as a politican, to answer a question without understanding the ramifications of the answer, and to answer with integrity without making a promise or position without full knowledge of the subject.
I believe that upholding human rights is extremely important. I studied the application of human rights to children in education as part of my degree.
The issue of rights around adoption is complicated. If the parents give up a child for adoption but have a condition on the adoption agreement where they ask not to be contacted in the future, then that agreement should be upheld, since it is a legal contract, and I believe in the right of the individual for privacy. If there is a human rights issue over whether having this kind of agreement upholds human rights for the child as well as the parents, then a committee or the Ontario Human Rights Commission should look into the situation and make a ruling/direction to parliament where it is illegal/legal for the parents to have a closed adoption record. There also could be more efforts made to contact the blood parents to see if they would be willing to open their record.
Therefore, my answer is 'I'm not sure' because it is an issue that I feel would require more consultation and understanding. If elected, I would be willing to work with your organization on this in the future.
I wish you would explain your position as part of the survey, for it is difficult, as a politican, to answer a question without understanding the ramifications of the answer, and to answer with integrity without making a promise or position without full knowledge of the subject.
I believe that upholding human rights is extremely important. I studied the application of human rights to children in education as part of my degree.
The issue of rights around adoption is complicated. If the parents give up a child for adoption but have a condition on the adoption agreement where they ask not to be contacted in the future, then that agreement should be upheld, since it is a legal contract, and I believe in the right of the individual for privacy. If there is a human rights issue over whether having this kind of agreement upholds human rights for the child as well as the parents, then a committee or the Ontario Human Rights Commission should look into the situation and make a ruling/direction to parliament where it is illegal/legal for the parents to have a closed adoption record. There also could be more efforts made to contact the blood parents to see if they would be willing to open their record.
Therefore, my answer is 'I'm not sure' because it is an issue that I feel would require more consultation and understanding. If elected, I would be willing to work with your organization on this in the future.
Nina Tangri, Progressive Conservative Party, Mississauga-Streetsville
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
The answer is "yes"!
The answer is "yes"!
Alexander Kemp, Green Party, Oshawa
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes! Information is always a good thing. The truth may hurt yet it is better to know than always wonder.
Yes! Information is always a good thing. The truth may hurt yet it is better to know than always wonder.
Tom Mayberry, Green Party, Oxford
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
As a physician, I frequently mention to people, adopted or not, how difficult it is/must be for adopted people to make health decisions without good family history. For instance, you get an automatic colonoscopy if there is a family history of colon cancer; without a family history of the disease, you do not. Same thing for initiating mammography screening. Same thing for initiating cholesterol treatment. Same thing for glaucoma, etc.,etc. In a perfect world, we would all know our pedigree, so that we can set realistic expectations for our capabilities, longevity and potential hazards. Rights is a difficult concept though in this age of confidentiality...I really don't have the right to know my parent's health status, except with their permission. So I guess you're right in that we should all have the same rights which is to say, the parent has the right to confidentiality about their own personal health information, and, adopted or not, children hope that their biologic parents will do them a favour and pass it along to them. Thanks for the question...they always help me clarify my thinking
As a physician, I frequently mention to people, adopted or not, how difficult it is/must be for adopted people to make health decisions without good family history. For instance, you get an automatic colonoscopy if there is a family history of colon cancer; without a family history of the disease, you do not. Same thing for initiating mammography screening. Same thing for initiating cholesterol treatment. Same thing for glaucoma, etc.,etc. In a perfect world, we would all know our pedigree, so that we can set realistic expectations for our capabilities, longevity and potential hazards. Rights is a difficult concept though in this age of confidentiality...I really don't have the right to know my parent's health status, except with their permission. So I guess you're right in that we should all have the same rights which is to say, the parent has the right to confidentiality about their own personal health information, and, adopted or not, children hope that their biologic parents will do them a favour and pass it along to them. Thanks for the question...they always help me clarify my thinking
Stephen Maynard, New Democratic Party, London-Fanshawe
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes.
Comments: As we learn more and about genetics, it has become very clear how important family health history can be in early detection or prevention of health problems. While privacy concerns need to be considered, more and more family members also seek reunification later in life, a system that recognizes the changing nature of adoption is important for both the physical and mental health of those involved.
Yes.
Comments: As we learn more and about genetics, it has become very clear how important family health history can be in early detection or prevention of health problems. While privacy concerns need to be considered, more and more family members also seek reunification later in life, a system that recognizes the changing nature of adoption is important for both the physical and mental health of those involved.
Stefan Dixon, Green Party, Scarborough Southwest
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I'm not sure, sorry.
I don't know all the implications involved in many
adoption cases.
I'm not sure, sorry.
I don't know all the implications involved in many
adoption cases.
Paolo Fabrizio, Libertarian Party, Barrie
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I don't believe in government control period. When it comes to the records of adopted persons it should be able to be viewed by any adult in that position. To have a happy and truly free life a person deserves the right and should have the ability to know their family history.
They did not choose to give up their identity it was decided for them.
I don't believe in government control period. When it comes to the records of adopted persons it should be able to be viewed by any adult in that position. To have a happy and truly free life a person deserves the right and should have the ability to know their family history.
They did not choose to give up their identity it was decided for them.
Steven Fishman, Liberal Party, Simcoe-Grey
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I believe that an adopted adult should have the same rights as all non-adopted adults. I have a good friend who was adopted at a very early age and he aways wanted to know about his family history, if he had any brothers or sisters, and where his birth family came from.
This is my own option and not that of the Liberal party, and I hope I answered your question.
I believe that an adopted adult should have the same rights as all non-adopted adults. I have a good friend who was adopted at a very early age and he aways wanted to know about his family history, if he had any brothers or sisters, and where his birth family came from.
This is my own option and not that of the Liberal party, and I hope I answered your question.
Martin Hyde, Green Party, Ottawa West-Nepean
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes, I believe people have a right to know where they came from when that information is available. I realize there are two sides to this story, and that people who put children up for adoption may want a clean break with the past, but the fact remains that those children did not ask to be born. The least we can do for them is allow them access to information that all of us raised by our birthparents have as a matter of course.
I am neither adopted, nor have put a child up for adoption. What I do know is that if I was to be reborn, but without knowing if I would be an adopted child, or someone who would eventually put a child up for adoption, I would choose to be born into a society which allowed adoptees to be informed of their ancestry.
Yes, I believe people have a right to know where they came from when that information is available. I realize there are two sides to this story, and that people who put children up for adoption may want a clean break with the past, but the fact remains that those children did not ask to be born. The least we can do for them is allow them access to information that all of us raised by our birthparents have as a matter of course.
I am neither adopted, nor have put a child up for adoption. What I do know is that if I was to be reborn, but without knowing if I would be an adopted child, or someone who would eventually put a child up for adoption, I would choose to be born into a society which allowed adoptees to be informed of their ancestry.
Franz Cauchi, Freedom Party, Eglinton-Lawrence
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I would have to take side for the most part with the parent(s) that gave the child up for adoption in the first place. However, if the "identifying information" was medical related and considered an "emergency" situation...like a bone marrow transplant or another organ transplant then perhaps special exceptions should be made.
I would have to take side for the most part with the parent(s) that gave the child up for adoption in the first place. However, if the "identifying information" was medical related and considered an "emergency" situation...like a bone marrow transplant or another organ transplant then perhaps special exceptions should be made.
Suzanne Fortin, Family Coalition Party, Nepean-Carleton
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Speaking personally, I think that all adults should have access to rudimentary information about the biological parents, such as name, place of birth, and ethnic origin. Beyond that I'm non-committal, I'd have to analyze the situation further. I am concerned about the anonymity in biological relationships that occurs in IVF, sperm donation, etc. which is indirectly related to the open adoptions issue. The way children are deliberately conceived and left in the dark about their biological ascendancy is very troubling on many levels.
I do not wish to commit to a specific mode of implementing open adoption records, but I support the principal that people have the right to know who they are and what their biological history is.
Speaking personally, I think that all adults should have access to rudimentary information about the biological parents, such as name, place of birth, and ethnic origin. Beyond that I'm non-committal, I'd have to analyze the situation further. I am concerned about the anonymity in biological relationships that occurs in IVF, sperm donation, etc. which is indirectly related to the open adoptions issue. The way children are deliberately conceived and left in the dark about their biological ascendancy is very troubling on many levels.
I do not wish to commit to a specific mode of implementing open adoption records, but I support the principal that people have the right to know who they are and what their biological history is.
Brett McKenzie, Green Party, London North Centre
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I wish it were that simple. But one thing I've found is that yes/no questions are never simple.
Yes. An adopted adult should have the right to know who they are, where they came from, and their family medical history.
However, parents who have given their children up for adoption also have the right to carry on. In many cases, I know, they felt that adoption was best for their children, for a whole host of reasons. It must be difficult to give up your child. I can't imagine giving up my daughter. But I know that if I did, it would be for her. I know it would break my heart to have to face her later and tell her why.
So, while adults who have been adopted do have the right to know their origins, we must also protect the rights of those who have chosen or been forced to give up their children. If they wish it, anonymity must be preserved.
I appreciate your question. It's a difficult one I don't often consider. But I think that the wishes of both parties must be respected whenever possible.
I hope this helps.
I wish it were that simple. But one thing I've found is that yes/no questions are never simple.
Yes. An adopted adult should have the right to know who they are, where they came from, and their family medical history.
However, parents who have given their children up for adoption also have the right to carry on. In many cases, I know, they felt that adoption was best for their children, for a whole host of reasons. It must be difficult to give up your child. I can't imagine giving up my daughter. But I know that if I did, it would be for her. I know it would break my heart to have to face her later and tell her why.
So, while adults who have been adopted do have the right to know their origins, we must also protect the rights of those who have chosen or been forced to give up their children. If they wish it, anonymity must be preserved.
I appreciate your question. It's a difficult one I don't often consider. But I think that the wishes of both parties must be respected whenever possible.
I hope this helps.
Judy Greenwood-Speers, Green Party, Kitchener-Waterloo
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
If there is agreement on the parent's side.
Any child placed for adoption should have as MUCH health history as possible provided by the parent.
My sister in law is adopted and I understand her position that she should know her information. However if the adoptee wants to have direct contact and the parent does not, then there is a prima fascia duty to honour what was originally guaranteed as confidential. The medical history argument is not strong enough to override and destroy lives that have moved on.
If the parent agrees with direct contact, then any requested information should be provided.
My opinion
If there is agreement on the parent's side.
Any child placed for adoption should have as MUCH health history as possible provided by the parent.
My sister in law is adopted and I understand her position that she should know her information. However if the adoptee wants to have direct contact and the parent does not, then there is a prima fascia duty to honour what was originally guaranteed as confidential. The medical history argument is not strong enough to override and destroy lives that have moved on.
If the parent agrees with direct contact, then any requested information should be provided.
My opinion
John Rapin, Progressive Conservative Party, Kingston and the Islands
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Thank you for the email.
Unfortunately it is the policy of our campaign not to respond to any surveys.
Thank you
Gareth Neilson
Thank you for the email.
Unfortunately it is the policy of our campaign not to respond to any surveys.
Thank you
Gareth Neilson
Penny Lucas, Progressive Conservative Party, Kenora-Rainy River
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
YES. If only for Health Care reasons, people need to know where they come
from.
YES. If only for Health Care reasons, people need to know where they come
from.
Vicki Gunn, Family Coalition Party, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Thank you for your inquiry which is one of particular importance to my family and me.
We adopted our 18 year old daughter and kept in touch with her birth mother, through the adoption agency, from the beginning. We always anticipated that at 18 she would have opportunity to meet her birth mom. When she turned 17 her birth mother agreed to meet her when she turned 18.
Unfortunately, after we provided contact information, she never contacted us. It has been very painful for our daughter.
There are many things which our daughter would like to know and I'm sure this will increase as she gets older. She should have access to this information.
I believe there needs to be, along with access to the information, some protections in place should the birth parents or adopted child not wish to have direct contact.; the necessary information exchanged through the adoption agency or other person.
This is also something which is open to those of natural descent. Either the child, or their parents, may choose not to have direct contact upon the child achieving adulthood.
Thank you for your question.
Thank you for your inquiry which is one of particular importance to my family and me.
We adopted our 18 year old daughter and kept in touch with her birth mother, through the adoption agency, from the beginning. We always anticipated that at 18 she would have opportunity to meet her birth mom. When she turned 17 her birth mother agreed to meet her when she turned 18.
Unfortunately, after we provided contact information, she never contacted us. It has been very painful for our daughter.
There are many things which our daughter would like to know and I'm sure this will increase as she gets older. She should have access to this information.
I believe there needs to be, along with access to the information, some protections in place should the birth parents or adopted child not wish to have direct contact.; the necessary information exchanged through the adoption agency or other person.
This is also something which is open to those of natural descent. Either the child, or their parents, may choose not to have direct contact upon the child achieving adulthood.
Thank you for your question.
John Gots, Family Coalition Party, Guelph
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
In my opinion the parents who have put the child up for adoption, and the parents who adopted the child would need to agree beforehand to be identified. If there is no agreement then No. If the birth parents are deceased, and the adopting ones are the only survivors to the adoption agreement, and they know, and willing to share the information, then the answer is yes.
In general, geneological information needs to be searched out by the individual interested in it. If a certain relative does not want to give out the information they do not have to.
In my opinion the parents who have put the child up for adoption, and the parents who adopted the child would need to agree beforehand to be identified. If there is no agreement then No. If the birth parents are deceased, and the adopting ones are the only survivors to the adoption agreement, and they know, and willing to share the information, then the answer is yes.
In general, geneological information needs to be searched out by the individual interested in it. If a certain relative does not want to give out the information they do not have to.
Jerry Schulman, Green Party, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
I'm not sure.
I'm not sure.
Andrew James, Green Party, Eglinton-Lawrence
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
No (not the same rights).
The adoption process should include some reference to the medical history of both parents, where available.
But adopted children should only be given other identifying information where the biological parenta have previously indicated to the adoption authority their willingness to be "found" by the adopted child.
This is my personal opinion and not necessarily that of the Green Party as a whole.
No (not the same rights).
The adoption process should include some reference to the medical history of both parents, where available.
But adopted children should only be given other identifying information where the biological parenta have previously indicated to the adoption authority their willingness to be "found" by the adopted child.
This is my personal opinion and not necessarily that of the Green Party as a whole.
Ken Bell, Green Party, Chatham-Kent-Essex
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes
Yes
Douglas Smith, Green Party, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Thank you for your inquiry. Of course adopted adults should have such a right. I do not know whether it serves your cause to report the frustration and even sorrow which astrology clients experience, if by virtue of being adopted they are denied access to their birth record.
Thank you for your inquiry. Of course adopted adults should have such a right. I do not know whether it serves your cause to report the frustration and even sorrow which astrology clients experience, if by virtue of being adopted they are denied access to their birth record.
John Ogilvie, Green Party, Carleton-Mississippi Mills
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
The party has no official position on this. My personal opinion, as a parent, is that if I chose to put a child up for adoption, and I decided to seal those records, then that decision should be respected. Such a decision would be difficult enough.
The party has no official position on this. My personal opinion, as a parent, is that if I chose to put a child up for adoption, and I decided to seal those records, then that decision should be respected. Such a decision would be difficult enough.
Trifon Haitas, Green Party, Don Valley East
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes
Comments:
Adopted adults aught to have the same rights in regards to identififying his or her origins as do non-adopted adults.
Yes
Comments:
Adopted adults aught to have the same rights in regards to identififying his or her origins as do non-adopted adults.
Ryan Kidd, Family Coalition Party, Don Valley East
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Often the circumstances surrounding adoption are tragic and/or exceptional. I think it would be essentially responsible to have health information recorded, and available, but if the parents wish to remain anonymous and have that specified in the adoption contract, I think that's something we must honour too, as a matter of legal trust. What's the reason we need to open the adoption records? Just for emotional satisfaction, or is there something practical involved beyond just having any medical/DNA history available?
Often the circumstances surrounding adoption are tragic and/or exceptional. I think it would be essentially responsible to have health information recorded, and available, but if the parents wish to remain anonymous and have that specified in the adoption contract, I think that's something we must honour too, as a matter of legal trust. What's the reason we need to open the adoption records? Just for emotional satisfaction, or is there something practical involved beyond just having any medical/DNA history available?
Steven Elgersma, Family Coalition Party, Haldimand-Norfolk
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes, absolutely. It is imperative that they know their biolgical ancestry for medical purposes.
Yes, absolutely. It is imperative that they know their biolgical ancestry for medical purposes.
Norah Madden, Family Coalition Party, Brampton West
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
Yes
Yes
Irma DeVries, Family Coalition Party, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults? Yes / No / I'm not sure
Comments: Adopted adults should be able to have all medically pertinent information about their birth parents. Birth parents should have the right to remain anonymous and private.
Parents who gave their child up for adoption should have the privacy of not being contacted by a child against their will. It could ruin their rebuilt lives. They may never have told anyone of their pregnancy.
The time to start changing this is now by more open adoptions. Some parents may still want a closed adoption and that should be their right. Open adoptions will gradually change the views of those who desire privacy. We should never press our desires to know, on to another and thus take away their right to remain private. Continued education about the benefits of open adoption will fix the problem some adoptee's are feeling.
Sincerely, Irma DeVries
Comments: Adopted adults should be able to have all medically pertinent information about their birth parents. Birth parents should have the right to remain anonymous and private.
Parents who gave their child up for adoption should have the privacy of not being contacted by a child against their will. It could ruin their rebuilt lives. They may never have told anyone of their pregnancy.
The time to start changing this is now by more open adoptions. Some parents may still want a closed adoption and that should be their right. Open adoptions will gradually change the views of those who desire privacy. We should never press our desires to know, on to another and thus take away their right to remain private. Continued education about the benefits of open adoption will fix the problem some adoptee's are feeling.
Sincerely, Irma DeVries
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