As of May 14, 2008, Ontario has new adoption information disclosure legislation. It affects adoptions that were filed in Ontario.
The new legislation will be implemented in phases. This will give adopted adults and birth parents time to apply for disclosure vetoes before adoption records are opened.
As of September 1, 2008, adopted adults and birth parents are able to apply for disclosure vetoes if their adoption order was made before September 1, 2008
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Frequently asked questions about searching for adoption records in Ontario