Ms. Dietvorst testifiesbefore the Standing Committee and Justice and Human Rights | Bill C-223

From Monique Dietvorst's post.

Today (October 26, 2026) I Testify Before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
 
This morning, I am in Ottawa. This afternoon, I have the honour of appearing as a witness before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to testify on Bill C-223.
I want to take a moment to thank everyone in Parental Alienation Canada. For years, you have shared your stories, your pain, and your hope with me. You have trusted me to speak for you. Today, I carry your voices into the room where it matters most. I am grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with the federal MPs who are studying this bill, and I am grateful for the chance to present evidence on behalf of the families who have been affected by parental alienation.
 
What is Bill C-223?
Bill C-223, the "Keeping Children Safe Act," is a private member's bill that would prevent Canadian courts from even considering evidence of parental alienation in family law cases. It would also prohibit courts from ordering reunification therapy. It is based on the claim that parental alienation is a "pseudo-concept"—a claim that is contradicted by over 1,000 peer-reviewed articles, chapters, and books documenting it as a real form of child psychological abuse.
 
What I Will Be Doing
I will be presenting evidence to the committee. I will explain that the bill relies on a study that fails every basic standard of scientific rigor. I will point out that the UN report proponents cite was never adopted by the UN Human Rights Council. I will share the data on post-separation suicide, which is far larger than the spousal homicide crisis the bill focuses on. And I will propose a constructive, evidence-based alternative.
I will do my best to represent you. I will speak the truth. And I will do so with respect for the committee and for the democratic process.
 
How to Watch
The meeting will be webcast live on ParlVU, the House of Commons' official webcasting service. You can watch at parlvu.parl.gc.ca.
When: Monday, October 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
 
Who Will Be Appearing:
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Nicholas Bala (Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen's University, by videoconference), Rachel Birnbaum (Professor, Western Ontario University), and Alexandra Lysova (Associate Professor, School of Criminology, Simon Fraser University, by videoconference).
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Monique S. Dietvorst, Linda V. Goold (Barrister and Solicitor), Tracy Brown (Past Chair, Family Law Section, Canadian Bar Association, by videoconference), and Caterina Tempesta (Lawyer, Canadian Bar Association, by videoconference).
Thank you for your support. It means more than you know.