What is the leading case setting out the factors to be considered in determining whether it is in the best interests of a child to move?

Ontario, Canada


The following excerpt is from Authier v. Noel, 2021 ONSC 4673 (CanLII):

Prior to the recent amendments to the Act, the leading relocation case setting out the factors to be considered when determining whether it is in the best interests of a child to move was set out in Gordon v. Goertz (1996) S.C.R. 27. The recent amendments to the Act have formalized the relocation process.

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