2011-c.175 International Child Abduction Act N.B.

Current to 2024-06-27

Contents
s. 1 — Definition of “Convention”

In this Act, “Convention” means the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction set out in Schedule A. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.1

s. 2 — Application of Convention in Province

On, from and after the date the Convention enters into force in respect of the Province as determined by Article 43 of the Convention, except as provided in section 3, the Convention is in force in the Province and its provisions are law in the Province. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.2

s. 3 — Costs to be assumed by Province

The Province is not bound to assume any costs resulting under the Convention from the participation of legal counsel or advisers or from court proceedings except in accordance with the Legal Aid Act. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.3

s. 4 — Attorney General is Central Authority

The Attorney General is the Central Authority for the Province for the purpose of the Convention. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.4

s. 5 — Declaration as to application of Convention

The Attorney General shall request the Government of Canada to submit a declaration to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands declaring that the Convention extends to the Province. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.5

s. 6 — Publication of commencement date

The Attorney General shall publish in The Royal Gazette the date the Convention comes into force in the Province. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.6

s. 7 — Courts that have jurisdiction

An application may be made to The Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick or to the Provincial Court Family Division in pursuance of a right or obligation under the Convention. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.7; 2023, c.17, s.120

s. 8 — Paramountcy of Act

If there is a conflict between this Act and any other Act, this Act prevails. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.9

s. 9 — Regulations

The Lieutenant-Governor in Council may make the regulations that are necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Act. 1982, c.I-12.1, s.8