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…needs to give written permission.  Having legal custody of a child means having the right to make important decisions for the child, about things like education and health care.If Mark and Nathan decided they wanted to get married, Mark would have to get written permission from his mom.  He would not need to ask his…

…on how a bully’s victim feels about himself or herself and how well the victim is able to build relationships with other people. Bullying also has mental health and physical health consequences that can be very serious. While some children are able to leave all these behind when they grow up and live healthy and…

…about “custody” and “access.”  Having custody of a child means having the right to make important decisions about raising the child – things like school, religion, and health care.  One or both parents can have custody, but if a parent does not have custody, he or she may still have access to the child.  This…

…her non-medical decisions.Medical decisionsIn Ontario, your age does not determine your ability to make decisions about medical treatment. Instead, you can make your own decisions about your health care as long as you are considered capable by your doctor or health-care provider.  Being capable means that you can understand the information that you are given…

…serving at a local bar which is licensed to serve alcohol.Are they all allowed to be employed at these jobs?MANDEEP:According to Construction Projects Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, John cannot be employed at a construction project or be present in such a workplace while work is being performed. This is because the…

…Justice for Children and Youth (416) 920-1633, 1-866-999-5329 (outside GTA)For More Info on Youth and Drugs:According to recent survey conducted by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), the two most common drug substances that Ontario students (grade 7 – 12) use are alcohol and cannabis (Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey, 2009).…