Recently separated or divorced and need a vacation?

If you are planning to travel outside of Canada with a minor child (ren) without the other

parent and do not have a Court Order allowing this, you will need a Travel Consent signed by

the non-travelling parent (whether married, separated or divorced) . Certain airlines or officials at Canadian borders may request proof of consent if travelling with a minor, either leaving Canada or re-entering Canada, or both. Children may be denied entry into or leaving from Canada if they don’t have a signed Travel Consent.

A Travel Consent should include the dates of travel, and all of the destinations for the trip. Any adult may witness the signing by the non-travelling parent of a Travel Consent, but it is strongly recommended that a notary public witness and sign the Consent as border officials may be less likely to question its authenticity. Visit https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/children/consent-letter for more details or contact us to have one of our lawyers, who are also notary publics, assist you with your Travel Consent.