[BobL]

" There's also a public policy provision. Giving children to an abusive father violates public policy in both Canada and the US."

Maybe, but, of course, if the Sharia Court does not accept the woman's testimony in this area, then Canadian protections become moot. In other words, these women would at least stand a chance with a Canadian judge, but not with a cleric (I love that term).

[Modernman]

Maybe, but, of course, if the Sharia Court does not accept the woman's testimony in this area, then Canadian protections become moot.

There is no such thing as a Sharia Court. In any event, any Muslim woman who wants it can obtain the protection of Canadian law in such a case.