Bill C-223 aims to protect kids while navigating complex family violence cases — but will it work?

Mothers are often accused of parental alienation when they are trying to protect their children from abuse after relationships that featured intimate partner violence. (Hrant Khachatryan/Unsplash) Bill C‑223 aims to protect kids while navigating complex family violence cases — but will it work? Published: April 30, 2026 9.28am EDT Share article Print article When parents separate, decisions about children are often among the most contested aspects of the legal process. In cases involving allegations of intimate partner violence (IPV), judges are often tasked with resolving disputes of extra…