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When can a child leave school?

In Alberta, and in most Canadian provinces, a child may leave school at the age of 16. At age 16, a child may also

  • obtain a driver's licence;
  • apply for a court order dispensing with parental consent to marry (a pregnant female may apply for this before age 16);
  • enter into an independent living support arrangement with the government

 


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If you have a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.

June 1997
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