The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has announced that the review of Canada will not occur until January 2022. Due to the current pandemic of COVID-19, all sessions have been postponed by one session. Therefore, the deadline to send additional information is 15th December 2021. The CCRC continues to engage in this …
Hello everyone, Happy new year. As we turn the page on 2020, the CCRC looks forward to continuing to work with our members and partners to make children’s rights work better in Canada. Here are 3 issues that will keep us busy in 2021. First, we want to once again draw your attention to the …
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National Child Day 2020 comes in the middle of the 5th/6th review of children’s rights in Canada. The review shows the need to get serious about implementing children’s rights in Canada. It is an opportunity to make our governing systems work better for children. It is time to move beyond nice statements about children and …
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The list of issues, the next stage in the review of children’s rights, is another opportunity to make much needed changes in Canada. It includes many of the pressing issues for children in Canada. All governments need to answer the questions to provide additional information and analysis about the conditions for children in Canada. That will …
A panel discussion on the impact of anti-black racism for the realization of children’s rights will be featured at this year’s Annual General Meeting. November 12, at 12 noon. This will be a virtual gathering. Links to join the meeting will be sent after registration. To register: https://bit.ly/3kMGq8Q.
The CCRC is drawing attention to a new book that provides evidence of systemic discrimination within the health care system and its impacts for indigenous children. Join a webinar to learn more. To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/confronting-meical-colonialism-fighting-for-a-hand-to-hold-book-launch-tickets-122093010481
Update March 25, 2021: Today, the Supreme Court of Canada decided in favour of the federal government. Three thoughts as we continue to push for greater attention to children’s rights and the impact for their environments: 1. CCRC welcomes the Court’s finding that climate change is a matter of national concern and that the federal …
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