Document background
The Parents Authorization To Travel document has become increasingly important in Canada's efforts to prevent child abduction and trafficking while facilitating legitimate travel by minors. This authorization is typically required when a child is traveling internationally without one or both parents, or when traveling domestically with someone other than their legal guardians. The document emerged from the implementation of strict border control measures and international agreements, including the Hague Convention on child abduction prevention. It includes detailed information about the child, parent(s)/guardian(s), travel dates, destinations, and accompanying persons (if any). The authorization must comply with both Canadian federal laws and provincial/territorial regulations, and often requires notarization to be considered valid by border authorities and transportation carriers.
