Across Canada, minor children will come under increasing pressure in the school setting to make their own vaccine decision without the knowledge or consent of their parents or guardians. Under the ‘Mature Minor Consent’ doctrine this is perfectly legal. The “Mature Minor” doctrine usurps parental authority while giving governments the power to coerce children into making health care decisions that conflict with family values.
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