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2013/14 Annual Report and 2014/15-2015/16 Service Plan

This report provides an overview of the Office’s work on behalf of the vulnerable children and youth of B.C. over the past year and a plan reflecting future goals and objectives.

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Representative’s Report #21 – Reviews and Investigations: Feb. 1, 2014 – May 31, 2014

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CCCYA letter to the Council of the Federation on the need for a comprehensive strategy for Aboriginal children and youth

Our purpose in writing is twofold: we urge you to discuss at the upcoming meeting of the Council of the Federation the national tragedy reflected in the disproportionate number of Aboriginal children taken into government care across Canada; and, we …


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Children at Risk: The Case for a Better Response to Parental Addiction

The provincial government must take decisive steps to address the serious risk that parental addiction poses for many British Columbia children, Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond said today upon the release of her latest investigative report.

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Finding Forever Families – A Review of the Provincial Adoption Program

Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond and Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux today announced a joint commitment to dramatically increase adoption rates for children in the Province’s care. 

The joint commitment is underpinned by Turpel-Lafond’s …


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Representative’s Message to B.C.’s Children and Youth in Care

Once a year, British Columbia dedicates a week to recognize the unique situations, strengths and struggles of the more than 8,000 children and youth in the care of the provincial government. It is an important time to remember and reflect …


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McGill University Honours Representative

MONTREAL – British Columbia Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond was granted an Honourary Doctor of Laws degree today at McGill University’s Spring Convocation ceremony.

“I thank McGill University for this award,” said Turpel-Lafond. “It is truly a …


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On Their Own: Examining the Needs of B.C. Youth as They Leave Government Care

The provincial government’s responsibility to “parent” the children in its care should not suddenly end when those children turn 19, says the Representative for Children and Youth in this special report. 

In fact, the province has a responsibility to provide targeted services …


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Representative’s Report #20 – Reviews and Investigations: Oct. 1, 2013 – Jan. 31, 2014

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Representative Celebrates Foster Family Month

I would like to take this opportunity to offer my personal thanks to all foster parents in B.C., in honour of Foster Family month. The safe harbour you provide for children is tremendously important in their lives, as well as …


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