Submit evidence or research to the Senate committee studying Bill S251 on repealing section 43 of the criminal code

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Child Development, Children's Rights and GovernancePosté le Aucun commentaire

Senator Stan Kutcher’s Bill S-251 to repeal s.43 of the Criminal Code which allows for corporal punishment of children is moving through the Senate and is currently being studied by the Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs. Please consider drafting and submitting evidence or research or support for the commitee to consider. Submissions can provide evidence, …

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Exciting webinar opportunity on Friday Oct. 13 with Dr. Gilles Julien

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Child Development, NewsPosté le Aucun commentaire

Webinar: A New Paradigm to Caring for the Most Vulnerable Children Date: Friday October 13th, 2023 at 12pm-1 pm ET Speakers: Dr. Gilles Julien ( Social Pediatrician) Description: In this webinar, Dr. Gilles Julien will discuss the importance of incorporating a transdisciplinary health model to provide better medical services for impoverished children and their families. Dr. Gilles Julien will …

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Journée nationale de l'enfant

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Child DevelopmentPosté le Aucun commentaire

Our partner UNICEF Canada, and youth advocates from across Canada, invite you to celebrate National Child Day by joining the Youth Advocacy Summit: The Right to be Heard. The Summit will be livestreamed from Ottawa on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. EST. Youth will share issues that matter to them, including …

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Reminder about our first of seven webinars this fall!

par Kate ButlerAnti-racism, Best Interests of ChildrenPosté le Aucun commentaire

As we approach the end of September, it becomes increasingly apparent that time is fleeting. Amid our daily routines, it’s easy to overlook upcoming events that may align with our values and keep us better informed on significant issues. I would like to bring to your attention a webinar that should be noticed. On Wednesday, September 27th, the Canadian …

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The CCRC stands with children, youth, and allies working towards gender affirming policies in education, healthcare, child welfare, and more

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Children's Rights in Canada, Monitoring Canada and the UNCRCPosté le Aucun commentaire

Like many of you, the CCRC is concerned by recent rhetoric from certain politicians about parental rights in regards to transgender children and youth. We want to share some resources that our members and allies have shared with us. Please feel free to reach out if you want to connect or have anything to share.

CCRC webinars with La Fondation Dr. Julien on child wellbeing

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Child Development, Children's Rights in CanadaPosté le Aucun commentaire

Join us for two new CCRC webinars this fall with La Fondation Dr. Julien. Sign up details below! A New Paradigm to Caring for the Most Vulnerable Children: October 13 at 12pm-1pm ET, led by Dr. Gilles Julien. Sign up here. The Canadian Community Social Pediatrics Model is an innovative transdisciplinary health modeldeveloped by pediatrician …

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New report from Mary Ward Centre

par Kate ButlerBest Interests of Children, Children's Rights in Canada, Climate Change & Children's RightsPosté le Aucun commentaire

Check out this new report from the Mary Ward Centre: No One Left Behind? An Intersectional Analysis of the 2030 Agenda in Canada. Executive summary: Using intersectional and equity lenses to examine the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we learned from the experiences of those most impacted by pandemic disruptions. In particular, we focused on the …

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