Reports

Promoting Access to Breastfeeding in Child Welfare Matters

Promoting Access to Breastfeeding in Child Welfare Matters Vulnerable women and their newborn infants will benefit from a five-point action plan to support family connections and mother-child bonds, while keeping children safe. The plan is part of a Joint Special Report by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and the Representative for Children and […]

Representative’s Report #31

Reviews and Investigations: June 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018 The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s (RCY) reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues, particularly in service delivery. The intent is to help prevent similar deaths or injuries in the future and to […]

Representative’s Submission on B.C. Cannabis Regulation Engagement

B.C. Cannabis Regulation Engagement In April 2017, the federal government tabled Bill C-45, An Act Respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and Other Acts, in the Canadian parliament to legalize and regulate the recreational use of cannabis in Canada. In July 2017, the Canadian Council of Child […]