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FASD Awareness is Important Starting Place

Statement from Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Representative for Children and Youth

 

On this Sept. 9, as we mark Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, it is my sincere hope that British Columbians will take the time to stop and reflect. …


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Representative’s Editorial Submission on “J.P.” case

An opinion-editorial by the Representative clarifying the role of her Office with respect to the “J.P.” case.

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Statement in response to government’s review announcement

By Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C. Representative for Children and Youth

The provincial government announced today that it has hired an external contractor to review “matters arising from Judge Walker’s recent B.C. Supreme Court ruling.”  Because this sort of contracted review …


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Youth in Care Week – Rep’s Statement

For five years now, British Columbia has dedicated one week to reflect on the strengths, challenges and needs of each of you – the more than 8,000 children and youth in the care of our provincial government.

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RCY’s New Acting Deputy Representative

Dawn Thomas-Wightman has been named Acting Deputy Representative for Children and Youthin British Columbia, Representative Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond announced this week.

Thomas-Wightman brings nearly 20 years of direct experience in child welfare through her various roles with the Ministry of …


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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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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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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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Things You Deserve in Your Lives: the Representative’s Message to Children and Youth in Care

I am so pleased that May 23–29, 2011 has been declared “B.C. Child and Youth in Care Week.” It gives us all the opportunity to reflect on the lives, the hopes and the futures of the more than 8,300 children …


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