Are extracurricular activities considered Section 7 expenses?

Extracurricular activities qualify as Section 7 expenses when they support a child's development and are reasonably priced. Under Canadian family law, Section 7 expenses include extracurricular activities that contribute to a child's growth and well-being. These special or extraordinary expenses must be reasonable in relation to the parents' means and the child's needs. Common eligible activities include: Sports programs (hockey, swimming, soccer) Arts education (music lessons, dance classes, art workshops) Educational enrichment (tutoring, language classes) Cultural activities (drama, cultural programs) Both parents typically share these costs proportionally based on their incomes, but the activities must be agreed upon and deemed necessary for the child's development.

Section 7 Expenses: Extracurriculars for Child Development

Extracurricular activities qualify as Section 7 expenses when they support a child’s development and are reasonably priced.

Under Canadian family law, Section 7 expenses include extracurricular activities that contribute to a child’s growth and well-being. These special or extraordinary expenses must be reasonable in relation to the parents’ means and the child’s needs.

Common eligible activities include:

Sports programs (hockey, swimming, soccer)
Arts education (music lessons, dance classes, art workshops)
Educational enrichment (tutoring, language classes)
Cultural activities (drama, cultural programs)

Both parents typically share these costs proportionally based on their incomes, but the activities must be agreed upon and deemed necessary for the child’s development.