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Representative’s Statement on the passing of the Hon. Ted Hughes
British Columbia and Canada lost a champion for fairness and justice and a powerful and wise voice on child welfare with the passing of the Hon. Ted Hughes on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.
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Representative’s Statement on 2019 Child Poverty Report Card
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Representative’s Statement-December 20
The Representative has issued a statement following sentencing for an Oak Bay father convicted of murdering his two daughters in December 2017.
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Representative’s Statement on World Children’s Day
Thirty years ago today, the United Nations ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and it has been 28 years since the treaty was ratified by Canada. The UNCRC includes 54 articles that spell out the rights …
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Representative’s Statement Nov. 18, 2019
Representative Jennifer Charlesworth issues a statement in support of Transgender Awareness Week and International Transgender Day of Remembrance.
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Representative’s Statement on SSCCY report
The Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth’s report Children and Youth with Neuro-Diverse Special Needs is an important step toward improving services for B.C. children with special needs and their families.
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Representative’s statement on FASD forum
A unique forum on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) that saw children, youth, caregivers and key decision-makers come together recently in Victoria has highlighted the need for impactful and positive change to the system of supports for a population of young …
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Representative’s statement on federal appeal of CHRT ruling
I wish to express my extreme disappointment at today’s action by the federal government to fight a recent Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) ruling that ordered compensation for First Nations children and families affected by Canada’s discriminatory on-reserve child welfare …
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Representative’s Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention and Support Day
Today, on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention and Support Day, I want to acknowledge the voices and experiences of children and youth with FASD.
FASD is a diverse neurological condition that affects each person differently. Those with FASD face some …
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