NB to ensure seniors have greater access to their grandchildren

New Brunswick is taking steps to help ensure seniors have greater access to their grandchildren.

Proposed amendments to the Family Services Act will emphasize that continuing healthy relationships with grandparents or other family members is in the best interests of the child.

The changes would affect decisions by the courts when considering orders for access.

Child and Youth Advocate Norman Bosse calls the change a wonderful development for both children and their grandparents.