Adoption Records in Alberta - Alberta

Canadian Legal FAQs

I have heard that the law about adoption has changed in Alberta. Is this true?
How does the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act change the law about access to adoption records?
We adopted an infant in Alberta in 1975. Can information about us be released to anyone?
I placed my baby for adoption 20 years ago, and I do not want to have contact with my biological child now. Can I prevent the release of information that would identify me?
If I did not file a disclosure veto, does this mean that my biological child will contact me?
I did not hear about the changes to the law concerning adoption in Alberta and I did not file a disclosure veto. Is there anything I can do to prevent contact with my biological child?
I am a birth parent who placed a child for adoption and I filed a disclosure veto before November 1, 2004. What effect does this veto have?
I filed a disclosure veto but I’m not sure how I feel about being contacted by my biological child. Can I change my mind?
I have just learned that my parents adopted me in 1992. How do the changes in adoption law affect me?
Where can I obtain a disclosure veto?
How do I contact the Post Adoption Registry?
Is there any other assistance available to help me learn about these changes in the law?
I am expecting and thinking about placing the baby for adoption. What rules will apply to the child and me?
My adoption took place outside of Alberta. How can I access my adoption records?

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