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Representative’s statement on National Child Day 2017

Today, as we mark National Child Day and the beginning of Child Rights Education Week (Nov. 20-26), we encourage federal, provincial and municipal governments, and all Canadians, to remember the fundamental rights of children and youth. To recognize this important …


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Representative’s Report #30 – Reviews and Investigations: Feb. 1, 2017 to May 31, 2017

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues, particularly in service delivery. The intent is to help prevent similar deaths or injuries in …


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Room for Improvement: Toward better education outcomes for children in care

The provincial government must take action to reduce significant gaps in the academic achievement of children and youth in care, including the provision of specific funding to each school district dedicated to supporting the learning needs of these students, recommends …


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Missing Pieces: Joshua’s Story

British Columbia’s newly formed Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions should take the lead role in developing and implementing a comprehensive mental health system for children and youth in this province, recommends an investigative report released today by B.C.’s Representative …


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Annual Report 2016/17 and Service Plan 2017/18 to 2018/19

This report provides an overview of the work of the Office on behalf of the vulnerable children and youth of B.C.over the past year and a plan outlining goals and objectives for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 fiscal years. Complete financial …


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Representative responds to tuition waivers announcement

Representative Bernard Richard responds to the government’s announcement that it will expand the tuition waiver program for former children and youth in care to all 25 post-secondary institutions in B.C.

Statement on Tuition Waivers Announcement…

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Statement to Mark Child and Youth in Care Week

For the seventh consecutive year, British Columbia is marking Child and Youth in Care Week, a designation that honours the diversity and strengths of young people living in the care of the provincial government and acknowledges the challenges and obstacles …

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Logo Design Competition – Ignite Your Spirit

The Representative for Children and Youth is searching for a unique logo for this year’s Ignite Your Spirit Indigenous Youth Forum. The successful logo will be used on all items related to Ignite Your Spirit including promotional materials, reports and …


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Cindy Blackstock to be honoured with Korczak medal

Dr. Cindy Blackstock will be honoured for more than a quarter-century of dedicated work when she receives the 2017 Janusz Korczak Medal for Children’s Rights Advocacy this afternoon.

Blackstock will receive the medal, awarded by the Janusz Korczak Association of …


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Representative’s Report #29 – Reviews and Investigations: Oct. 1, 2016 to Jan. 31, 2017

The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s (RCY) reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues, particularly in service delivery. The intent is to help prevent similar deaths or injuries …


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