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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-12-09, Page 23PAGE 2A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY,' DECEMBER 9, 1987 IS YOUR INVESTMENT INCOME UP ONE MONTH AND DOWN THE NEXT? For some, that just won't do. That's why Nesbitt Thomson has introduced the Monthly Payment Plan, to help smooth out the peaks and valleys of Investment Income. As the name implies, the Monthly Payment Plan can provide you with guaranteed equal monthly payments. And that may be just shat you're been look- ing for. Want to know more? For your copy of Nesbitt Thomson's Monthly Payment Ilan brochure, mail this coupon to: 1 NESBITT THOMSON I ATTN. WARD FOWLER ISuite 610, 171 Queens Ave., London, Ontario. 'NbA 51' 15191 672-6660 TOLL FREE 1-800-261.1908 1 Name I Address 1 Telephone Bus. _._ _ Res. C> N ESBI1T THOMSON Professional Investment Service HOT WATER... CLEANING POWER . ! The Karcher Power Washer makes its own hot water for just pennies, and cleans 100% faster. 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Students participating in enrich- ment programs are students who are recognized by teachers as needing an enrichment program to supplement the regular classroom program. Ross was just one speaker who par- ticipated in the three day event, She spoke on "The Rights and Obligations of Children." The students learned that a Toronto foundation, called Justice for Children, deals solely with children's rights and obligations. She also told the group that lawyers were available for children even if they had no money to pay for the lawyer's fees. "The Ontario Legal Aid Plan offers free lawyers to those people who can't afford one, even a child," she said, adding Duty Council in criminal court and family court means there is a lawyer there free of charge. Judges can make an order appoin- ting a lawyer for a child in the case of a criminal charge or if there are serious family problems. Ross also told the students that the Office of the Official Guardian is responsible for the welfare of every child in the province. The students learned whatever informa- tion they give to a lawyer is strictly confidential. "The information you give a lawyer is strictly privilege. Lawyers are the only people who are protected from taking the witness stand to tell the court what the client has said. A lawyer cannot tell your parents, your teacher, your police, your social worker anything you tell him unless you give your permission," she explained to the students. THE LAW AND SCHOOL There are three acts in Canadian law which affect children the most. These are: the Education Act, the Family Law Act, and the Young Offenders Act. The Education Act affects school-age children on a daily basis. "Children are obliged to attend school until the age of 16," Ross told the students. She explained that if parents keep the child home from school excessively, the parents can be charged. If the child is over the age of 12 and is not at school, the child can be charged with truancy. If the child is over 12 but is being kept from attending school by his parents, the parents can be charged. There are situations where children leave school before the age of 16 but this can only happen with parental and. board permission. School discipline is also regulated by laws and policies. Goderich lawyer Heather Ross spoke to students Thursday afternoon on the rights and obligations of children. She was one of many speakers who participated in "The Student and The Law" enrichment workshop held at Robertson Memorial Public School in Goderich from Dec. 2-4. About 30 grade 7-8 students from Brookside, Colborne, Holmesville and Robertson public schools attended the workshop. (photo by Lou -Ann DeBruyn) For example, the Criminal Code states a teacher is permitted to use physical punishment 6n a student so long as reasonable force is necessary. If the physical punishment is in excess, the teacher can be charged with abuse. In Huron County, strapping has been banned by the Huron County Board of Education. This policy is now in writing. While a policy does not have the same force or effect as a law, it does not mean nothing can be done about it if it is not upheld. For example, is a child was strap- ped by a teacher in a Huron County public school, the student should take the matter to the board of education and ask for "a redress of the situation. Ross also informed the students that they have the right to look at their school records if they so desire. "You have the right to see your record and that right cannot be denied," she said. She also noted the Education Act says children can see their record without their parents being in attendance. Ross also told the students that children do have rights concerning the medical profession. She said parents were responsible to see- ing that the child has the right to medical treatment. However, if the parents failed to do this, the child could contact the doc- tor by himself. Information exchanged between the doctor and child is also to be held in confidence. "You have the right to ask to see the doc- tor without your parents permission," she said, adding the child can be given treat- ment if the child has given informed con- sent, meaning the risks have been fully ex- plained to the child and he fully understands. There are two situations where this is not followed. One is if hospital treatment is necessary and the se- cond concerns abortion. She told the students that anyone, regardless of their age, who wanted an abortion, must receive permission from a special hospital board formed especially for this purpose. If the \1arN had a little lamb ... Its fleece as white as snow She put an ad in The Signal -Star 524.2614 %nd changed the Iamb to dough! Unique gift ideas • Historical map reprints dating from 1719 to 1865 • Books on the Great Lakes and their ships • Frameable art reproductions • Hasti-notes. cookbooks and much more. Send Si on for complete catalogue, credited to first order to Stonehouse Publications 17 Queen Street. St. Catharines, Ontario L2R5G5 (416) 684-7251 woman is under 16 years of, age, she must also have parental permission for an abortion. THE CHILD: CUSTODY AND ACCESS The Family Law Act, the Children's Law Reform Act and the Divorce Act regulate child support, custody and access in cases of separation and divorce. She explained to the students that "custody" referred to which parent the child lived with, while "access" concerned which parent was visited by the child. Joint custody means both parents share decisions regarding the child and that the child may live with both parents at dif- ferent times (for example: six months with mom, six months with dad-). Joint custody only happens with parents who get along very well and who have the children's best interests at heart. Although most custody and access cases are resolved by mutual agreement bet- ween the parents, there are a few cases which do go to court. Children's rights in conjunction with custody and access are limited in the child is under 14 years of age, Ross told the students. In a case where custody and access is to be decided in court, the judge making the decision takes many things into considera- tion, including who the child is more close- ly bonded to as well as listening to the views and preferences of the child (the older the child is, the more important are his views). However, the child does have theright to sue in the future in order to have the custody arrangement changed. Ross also told the students if neither parent wants the child, the court prefers to see the child go to a family relative before being cared for by a friend or sent to a foster home. Two other points Ross mentionned before concluding were: "The legal drink- ing age is 19. Technically, that means you can't drink at home. However, it is unlike- ly that at Christmas dinner if you have a glass of wine, the police will be knocking at your door and charging your parents." The second point she noted was the legal age to marry is 16. A child aged 16-17 needs permission from both parents to be married. Only under special cir- cumstances can a judge allow a child under 16 to be married without the permis- sion of the parents. OUTSIDE OF BLYTH DAVID BENDING & ASSOCIATES Insurance and Finzincial Services Ltd, "Let me show you how to maximize your pension." 50 South Street, Goderich 524-4407 1-800-265-5504 r Because It's Christmas! A Wool and Leather WONDERLAND * SO SPECIAL You'll want to drive to see us 1 Mile South of Blyth, on Hwy. 4 (519) 523-4595 HOURS: Mon. to Wed., 9 - 6; Thurs., Fri., Sat., 9 d 9; Sundays, 1 -6 Major Cards Welcome