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Submission to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The Representative’s submission to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which highlights the inter-generational impact of residential schools on today’s children and discusses the importance of using concepts of children’s human rights as a useful framework for reconciliation and …


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Submission regarding Modernizing British Columbia’s Justice System

The Representative’s submission to the BC Justice Reform Initiative in response to the Green Paper: Modernizing British Columbia’s Justice System.

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Representative Honours Social Workers

I would like to extend my gratitude to the workers in the child-serving system marking Social Work Week March 5-11. I encourage everyone to reflect on the work of social workers and their dedication and commitment to the safety and …


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CCCYA Submission to the United Nations regarding Aboriginal Children

A submission from the Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA), titled Aboriginal Children – Canada Must Do Better: Today and Tomorrow, for review in by the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child in a …


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Joint Editorial Submission on Adoption (with the Minister for Children and Family Development)

An opinion-editorial submission by the Representative and the minister in honour of adoption awareness month.

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Submission to the House of Commons respecting youth criminal justice

The Representative’s submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights respecting Bill C-10 (Youth Criminal Justice Act amendments)

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Representative Commemorates Foster Family Month

October is Foster Family Month, the perfect time to honour the many people who are making a difference in the lives of children and youth and helping them build brighter futures.

Foster families provide a safe and secure environment to …


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Representative Reflects on FASD Awareness Day

Today is a day to reflect on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, an entirely preventable, invisible affliction that leaves those born with it facing life-long challenges and frequently living marginalized lives.

FASD is caused by mothers drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Health …


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Celebrating International Youth Day

International Youth Day is held on August 12th of every year to celebrate the achievements of the world’s youth and to encourage their participation in positive contributions to society. It is also a day to reflect on the challenges facing …


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Representative’s Statement on the Expansion of the CIHR program

The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) has announced that it will be expanding the screening of families participating in the Child in the Home of a Relative (CIHR) program to include those families accepted prior to December 2007.…


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