Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

Raise the Bar for Children’s Rights: Next Steps

November 23, 2018

More than one hundred people gathered for two days of learning about children’s rights in Canada. “It was good to come together,” said one participant, “to connect our own work with others and think about all rights for all children in Canada.” The conference brought together people from a wide range of ages, positions, and […]

Children and youth have a right to an advocate

November 16, 2018

November 15, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Children and youth have a right to an advocate – they also desperately need one Ottawa, ON – As organizations deeply committed to the well-being of children and children’s rights, we express our concern with the decision of the Ontario government to eliminate the position of the Provincial Child Advocate. […]

Children at the Center of New Family Law

October 29, 2018

Bill C-78 proposes significant changes in the laws that affect children caught up in the separation and/or divorce of their parents and related family court processes. Legislative changes that will make the best interests of the children the paramount consideration for all actors is positive. It makes Canada’s laws more consistent with the Convention on […]

Children’s Rights in Canada’s Response to the UPR

September 30, 2018

Canada received 245 recommendations from other countries to improve how it implements human rights, including children’s rights. The response is a missed opportunity to make and show progress in Canada. It shows that not much has changed in practice, in spite of ministerial level statements about improving implementation in Canada. The forthcoming review of children’s […]

Children’s rights under review

September 16, 2018

Children’s rights in Canada are under review. The official report, due in July, is now four months late. Children’s rights are important. You can help ensure the review is taken seriously. You can use the review process to make progress for your issues. Read more about it and consider what you can do. Implementing the […]

Raise the Bar: Children’s Rights in Canada

September 1, 2018

Join us in Ottawa from November 21-22 to work together for the rights of Canadian children and youth! You are invited to join NGOs, Parliamentarians, government officials, researchers, and advocates together with children and youth from across Canada to share your priorities, successes and challenges at Raise the Bar: Children’s Rights in Canada, November 21-22, […]

Poverty Plan: A Good Start

August 22, 2018

The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) welcomes the official release of Canada’s first Federal Poverty Reduction Strategy. It signals clear recognition of the need for focused and coordinated attention to address the long-standing challenge of poverty, including child poverty, across Canada. In particular, the framework is noteworthy for setting targets, using multiple […]

Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children

Climate Change in Canada and Children’s Rights

Children’s Rights Need to be Central in Child Welfare

Preventing Homelessness and Children’s Rights

Speak Up for Children in 2019 Election

Healthy Conditions for Growing Up in Canada

Closing Gaps: All Rights, All Children