Interpretation and Administration
Section 1 of The Adoption Act contains definitions used in the Act and regulations.
Section 5 lists the duties and powers of the director (Director of Child and Family Services). Part 4 of the Child and Family Services Authorities Regulation list those duties and powers that are transferred to or shared with the four child and family services authorities (authorities) established under The Child and Family Services Authorities Act.
General Adoption Provisions
Part 2 of the Act contains general adoption provisions including:
The Adoption Regulation includes, among other things, provisions relating to adoption service, advertising, and fees and disbursements. Schedule B contains prescribed forms.
The Financial Assistance for Adoption of Permanent Wards Regulation provides for financial assistance to eligible permanent wards placed for adoption.
Categories of Adoption
Part 3 of the Act pertains to the categories of adoption as follows:
The Intercountry Adoption (Hague Convention) Act governs adoptions between Manitoba and countries that have ratified the Hague Convention. Division 3 of The Adoption Act makes provision for two types of intercountry adoption applications: adopting a child who resides in another country and who is legally available for adoption in Canada and adopting a child in the courts of another country.
Confidentiality, Disclosure and the Post-Adoption Registry
Part 4 of the Act deals with confidentiality, disclosure and the post adoption registry. Sections 100 to 108 pertain to confidentiality and disclosure. Post-adoption registry provisions are contained in sections 108 to 119.