UN Review of Canada: Child Rights Connect information about the 90th Session (May 2022)

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada, Monitoring Canada and the UNCRC, UN ReviewPosted on No Comments

See below for a message from Child Rights Connect about Canada’s appearance at the UN on May 17/18 Recording of session briefing English: (Passcode: Mu3LD1h$) Session live comments Remember that if an issue is not raised by the Committee during the session dialogue, it cannot be included in the Concluding Observations! Send your critical comments …

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International Day to #EndCorporalPunishment: It’s Time to Act Now

by Kate ButlerProtecting Children From Harm, Violence against ChildrenPosted on No Comments

From End Violence Against Children Partnership Corporal Punishment is the most common form of violence against children, often occurring at the hands of those whom children trust the most – their caregivers. Around 4 in 5 of all children aged 2-14 years worldwide are subjected to violent forms of discipline in their own homes.  Corporal …

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Combatting Hate / Combattre la haine: Opportunity to participate in consultations

by Kate ButlerAnti-racismPosted on No Comments

The Government of Canada has launched consultations to inform the first ever National Action Plan on Combatting Hate. People across Canada, particularly those with lived experience of hate, are encouraged to have their say in the development of the Nation Action Plan by completing an online questionnaire by May 4, 2022. (TBD) This questionnaire will …

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Additional Submissions to the UN CRC

by Kate ButlerChildren's Rights in Canada, UN ReviewPosted on No Comments

Canada is under review for implementation of children’s rights across the country.  Alternative reports and additional submissions to the official government report are an important part of the process.  Young people and groups who work with children provide missing information and different perspectives on the situation of children in Canada.  The CCRC prepared an umbrella …

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Rationale for Repeal of Section 43 of Canada’s Criminal Code: End Physical Punishment in Canada

by Kate ButlerViolence against ChildrenPosted on No Comments

Please find the Rationale for Repeal of Section 43 of Canada’s Criminal Code. It lays out the reasons that repeal is necessary, the long-lasting issues of physical punishment, and what the implications of repeal would be. The CCRC is proud to be a supporter of the Rationale for Repeal, along with many others including: CHEO, …

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