Do adoption requirements vary from province to province?
The requirements for adoption in Canada depend in which province you live in. All Canadian provinces require residence in that province and you must be at least 18 years of age. Quebec and Newfoundland require you to be at least 25. The province of Nova Scotia also requires that you be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant. Some provinces require that you have lived in that province for at least six months. 6) Are there any mandatory qualifications for adoption? You must have adequate income to meet your needs plus those of the child. There are no mandatory requirements for living accommodation. What they are looking for is flexibility and a realistic understanding of the needs of the child or children being adopted. 7) Is financial aid available for some adoptions? Some children with special needs may come with what is called an adoption subsidy to defray unusual expenses that maybe incurred. The amounts of and types of subsidies vary from province to province. 8) What is the differe
