Bill C-223 aims to amend the Divorce Act to introduce specific provisions regarding shared custody of children. It seeks to establish a clearer framework for judicial decisions related to child custody in the context of divorce.

The main provisions include adding specific criteria for assessing the best interests of the child. This includes factors such as the stability of the living environment, relationships with each parent, and the child's emotional and physical needs.

The Divorce Act will be amended to incorporate these new provisions, which could influence future judicial decisions regarding child custody.

Parents undergoing divorce, family law attorneys, and judges will be directly affected by these changes, as they may alter how custody cases are approached and resolved.