The Divorce Act Changes Explained

Miscellaneous

Regulations under Divorce Act
(Section 26(1)(d), Divorce Act)

New section

(d) prescribing any matter or thing that by this Act is to be or may be prescribed.
Old section

None.

What is the change

This amendment authorizes the Governor in Council to make regulations relating to any matter or thing that could be or may be prescribed under the Divorce Act.

Reason for the change

This provision expands the Governor in Council’s regulation-making authority to allow for the making of regulations in matters where the Divorce Act specifically says that it is prescribed by the regulations. For example, s 25.1 (3) references the expiry of a period “prescribed by the regulations.”

When

This provision came into force on June 21, 2019.