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===Best Interests of the Child===
===Best Interests of the Child===


Section 37(1) ''Family Law Act'' (BC) states that best interest of the child is the only consideration when making decisions about guardianship, parenting arrangements, and contact with the child.  
Section 37(1) of the ''Family Law Act'' states that best interests of the child is the only consideration when making decisions about guardianship, parenting arrangements, and contact with the child.  


Section 3(1)(d) ''Immigration and Refugee Protection Act'' states that one of the objectives of the act is “to see that families are reunited in Canada”. There are quite a few cases that speak about the courts being “alive” to interests of the children.
Section 3(1)(d) of the ''Immigration and Refugee Protection Act'' states that one of the objectives of the act is “to see that families are reunited in Canada.There are quite a few cases that speak about the courts being “alive” to the interests of the children.


===Sponsor’s Obligations===
===Sponsor’s Obligations===