In Ontario, grandparents do have legal standing to seek court-ordered contact or custody of their grandchildren, but there is no automatic right to access. Under the Children’s Law Reform Act, as amended by Bill 34 in 2016, grandparents are explicitly recognized and may apply to court for a contact order. The court will then assess whether granting access serves the child’s best interests, considering the unique relationship between grandparent and grandchild alongside other statutory factors.
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