CURRENT LAW

The Criminal Code does not now criminalize consensual sexual activity with or between persons 14 or over unless it takes place in a relationship of trust or dependancy and by other special circumstances like assualt.

The act goes on to list special circumstances such as a caregiver taking advantage of their position of trust etc., but as it now stands and as it has been played out with the foster girls I care for, they can sleep with anyone over the age of 14 and unfortunately they do.I had one just turned 15 year old who was with a 28 year old in a sexual relationship and nothing could be done unless she decided to cry wolf and make false claim the act was not consensual I believe the law changed in 1988 from the age of 16 and it is being discussed to make amendments to the act to change the age of consent once again back to 16.......which I think would be a good thing,,,,