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To B.C.’s Children and Youth in Care

For three years now, British Columbia has dedicated one week to reflect on the strengths and needs of each of the more than 8,000 children and youth in the care of our provincial government. To each one of those boys …


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Time For Action to End Violence Against Women

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day centres on seeking a world in which women and children can live free from violence.

Just over a year ago I released a report Honouring Kaitlynne, Max and Cordon: Make Their Voices Heard …


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United Nations Committee on Rights of the Child representative concludes fourday visit to Canada

 OTTAWA – The vice‐president of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child oday wraps up her four‐day visit to Canada which included stops in Ontario, New Brunswick and Québec.

The Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates …


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Representative Marks FASD Awareness Day

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability affecting individuals and communities across B.C.

Life is challenging for those living with FASD and they often face a wide range of physical, mental, behavioural and learning challenges which are not …


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Representative’s statement on the Honourable Mary McNeil’s announcement

The Representative for Children and Youth issued this statement today following the Honourable Mary McNeil’s announcement:

Minister McNeil has made a significant contribution during her tenure as Minister of Children and Family Development. She has brought effective leadership and stability …


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Federal Court Decision on Human Rights Tribunal Complaint Regarding Child Welfare Services for First Nations Children

I look forward to careful consideration and analysis of the important issues raised by this complaint.

Aboriginal children, including First Nations children on reserve, are severely over-represented in our child welfare systems across Canada. In some provinces, almost 80 per …


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Representative Recognizes International Youth Day 2012

Every year at this time a special day reminds us of our responsibility to the world’s youth. Nearly 13 years ago, the United Nations declared August 12 as International Youth Day to recognize the challenges that youth around the world …


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Making Human Rights Relevant to Children

The Representative for Children and Youth presented this paper at the International Summer Course on the Rights of the Child in Moncton.

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Letter in support of Bill C-420

The Representative’s letter to all of B.C.’s members of Parliament and senators in support of Marc Garneau’s private member’s bill, An Act to establish the Office of the Commissioner for Children and Young Persons in Canada.

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Problem-plagued Integrated Case Management System Raises Safety Concerns for Vulnerable Children and Youth

In 2008, the Government of British Columbia began the process of developing a new child welfare information system. Called Integrated Case Management (ICM), the system was to be user-friendly, provide for improved information flow and use of evidence for decision …


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