Welcome to COAR's 2007 Ontario Election Poll. The question sent to candidates was:
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
Emails have been sent to as many of the candidates running for election as possible. Each response will be posted as it comes in and posts will be labeled with the riding name. To find out what candidates in your particular riding think just click on your riding in the list of labels on the right.
If you don't know what your riding is, see Elections Ontario's web site which will also let you know where to vote.
We hope this blog helps you on election day.
Dr. Michael Grand, Wendy Rowney, and Karen Lynn
Coordinating committee of COAR Ontario
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Dan McCreary, Progressive Conservative Party, Brant
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 that I could give a simple yes or no to your question as there are probably various circumstances on a case-by-case basis. However, I would be more than willing to meet with your organization to discuss your concerns after the election.
I am not sure that I could give a simple yes or no to your question as there are probably various circumstances on a case-by-case basis. However, I would be more than willing to meet with your organization to discuss your concerns after the election.
Will Murray, New Democratic Party, Ottawa Centre
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
As you may know, it was NDP MPP, Marilyn Churley, a birth mother who reunited with her son in 1996, introduced her adoption disclosure reform bill, No. 14, in December 2003. It's modelled on her previous bills on opening sealed records.
The bill overhauls adoption disclosure laws to help both adoptees and birth parents gain access to more information. The changes also include protections to respect the rights of parents who don't want to be contacted by children they gave up for adoption.
I appreciate Ms. Churley's incredible efforts on this issue and look forward to working with her and organizations like yours, on the rights of adopted children.
As you may know, it was NDP MPP, Marilyn Churley, a birth mother who reunited with her son in 1996, introduced her adoption disclosure reform bill, No. 14, in December 2003. It's modelled on her previous bills on opening sealed records.
The bill overhauls adoption disclosure laws to help both adoptees and birth parents gain access to more information. The changes also include protections to respect the rights of parents who don't want to be contacted by children they gave up for adoption.
I appreciate Ms. Churley's incredible efforts on this issue and look forward to working with her and organizations like yours, on the rights of adopted children.
Rob Alder, Progressive Conservative 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?
At this time, I don’t feel I have enough information about this subject to answer the question definitively and therefore would have to say “I’m not sure”.
Please feel free to keep us informed of your concerns. The PC party and I will constantly seek ways to make government work better for the people it serves.
At this time, I don’t feel I have enough information about this subject to answer the question definitively and therefore would have to say “I’m not sure”.
Please feel free to keep us informed of your concerns. The PC party and I will constantly seek ways to make government work better for the people it serves.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Elaine Kennedy, Green Party, Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry
Should an adopted adult have the same rights to identifying information about his or her origins as all non-adopted adults?
No.
I believe that the birth mother has the right to remain anonymous if she chooses. I understand the need for further health information these days, but that should be found out through a third party, allowing the anonymity to be preserved.
No.
I believe that the birth mother has the right to remain anonymous if she chooses. I understand the need for further health information these days, but that should be found out through a third party, allowing the anonymity to be preserved.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Bob Senechal, Progressive Conservative Party, Guelph
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 email and for the opportunity to complete your survey. I have thought about your survey question for several days now and have ultimately decided that, at this point, I must answer "not sure". I can see both sides of the issue, but I have concluded that I need to gather more information and consult with colleagues before I can take a definitive stance on whether adopted and non-adopted adults should have the same access to family records.
As you are probably aware, this issue is not directly addressed in the PC Party Plan. I therefore suggest that you email John Tory directly on this matter. You can do so through the Ontario PC Party website at:
http://www.ontariopc.com/email_john.asp?SectionID=7.
Thank you for your email and for the opportunity to complete your survey. I have thought about your survey question for several days now and have ultimately decided that, at this point, I must answer "not sure". I can see both sides of the issue, but I have concluded that I need to gather more information and consult with colleagues before I can take a definitive stance on whether adopted and non-adopted adults should have the same access to family records.
As you are probably aware, this issue is not directly addressed in the PC Party Plan. I therefore suggest that you email John Tory directly on this matter. You can do so through the Ontario PC Party website at:
http://www.ontariopc.com/email_john.asp?SectionID=7.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
June Davies, Green Party, Durham
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:
Most importantly for me is the health background information necessary for anticipating potential health risks to which the adopted adult may be predisposed. I am not aware of the initial confidentiality agreement to which the birth parent(s) agreed. I am assuming that confidentiality can still be maintained to the degree necessary while pertinent health information is accessible.
I am interested in the other arguments for and against this issue.
I'm not sure.
Comments:
Most importantly for me is the health background information necessary for anticipating potential health risks to which the adopted adult may be predisposed. I am not aware of the initial confidentiality agreement to which the birth parent(s) agreed. I am assuming that confidentiality can still be maintained to the degree necessary while pertinent health information is accessible.
I am interested in the other arguments for and against this issue.
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