02/09
2026

Representative for Children and Youth mourns the loss of Joan Phillip, Amshen, “tireless supporter” of young people, families and their inherent rights

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B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, and her staff are mourning the death of Joan Phillip, Amshen, a respected Indigenous leader, MLA, social justice activist and deeply devoted partner, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   “Joan lived a life based on integrity and generosity. She brought tremendous wisdom, courage and heart to […]

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16/07
2026

Progress underway but siloed systems, lack of early intervention services and workforce challenges persist says Representative for Children and Youth two years after landmark report

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VICTORIA – Two years after the release of a landmark report calling for a full overhaul of the child welfare system in the province, BC’s independent oversight office for children and youth says while some significant changes are in effect, coordinated service delivery, a stronger workforce and early intervention services and support are still urgently […]

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25/06
2026

Representative for Children and Youth calling for the rights of young people to be strengthened when their caregivers are involved in the criminal justice system

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Victoria –The Representative for Children and Youth says “significant steps” must be taken to ensure young people are well-supported and their voices are heard when their caregivers are involved in the criminal justice system or incarcerated. “Every day at my office we see the profound trauma that young people experience when their parents or caregivers […]

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