Does a parent have an obligation to ensure that their child attends access as ordered?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Baylis v. Shonek, 2018 ONCJ 445 (CanLII):

22. A custodial parent has a positive obligation to do all that he or she can to ensure a reluctant child attends access as ordered: Godard v. Godard, 2015 ONCA 586.

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