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Representative’s Statement in response to government’s proposed changes to the Mental Health Act

I want to express my concerns about the lack of balance that the provincial government has taken in its approach to the problem of harmful substance use by youth with the introduction of Bill 22-2020, Mental Health Amendment Act……


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Representative’s Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Today, as we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, the very first thing we are called upon to do is to celebrate and honour the diverse original peoples of this land – the First Nations, Métis, Inuit and urban Indigenous peoples. …


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Representative’s Statement on Child and Youth in Care Week

Well, this is certainly not the 10th annual Child and Youth in Care Week we were expecting. COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into many celebrations this year, and it is affecting this very special week as well.

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Representative’s Statement recognizing Child Care Month

As Child Care Month draws to a close, I offer gratitude and my personal thank you to all of those working in the field of early childhood education throughout B.C.

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Representative’s Statement in honour of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

May 17 serves as a reminder to everyone that there is no place for homophobia, transphobia or biphobia in our society.

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Joint News Release

In recognition of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, the Representative and the Human Rights Commissioner have released a joint news release: Click here…


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Representative’s statement on COVID-19

In these difficult and extraordinary times, I want to let all British Columbians know about our commitment and intentions at the Office of the Representative for Children and Youth.

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Youth Substance Use Services in B.C. – An Update

This report provides an update to RCY’s 2016 inventory of youth substance use services in British Columbia. This new baseline of substance use services for youth will allow the Representative to measure and publicly report on progress made by the …


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Representative’s statement for Social Workers Week

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From Marginalized to Magnified

Youth homelessness Solutions From Those With Lived Expertise

A report on youth homelessness in B.C., informed by youth. RCY assisted the author, Katherine McParland, in creating the report.

Download Representative’s support report, Raising Young Peoples’ Voices

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