An update on ending corporal punishment in Canada: let’s make this happen!

As many of you know, the CCRC has long been an advocate for repealing section 43 of the criminal code, which would eliminate corporal punishment in Canada. We’ve been thrilled to see the two bills introduced in Parliament this year about ending corporal punishment. We wanted to reach out to all of you and ask …

Universal Periodic Review: Child Participation

Did you know that children can participate in the UPR? Child Rights Connect supports child participation. Here is some info for those interested. Canada will be reviewed under the UPR in 2023. Child participationThe UPR mechanism provides an opportunity to empower children who might have participated in the CRC reporting process or are taking forward …

Share your thoughts on Canada’s food policy

The Government of Canada is taking steps to build a pan-Canadian school food policy. This policy will help guide the expansion of school food programs in Canada. You can share your experiences and views on school food programs by participating in the consultation: Share your ideas online Complete the questionnaire by December 16, 2022. They …

Journée nationale de l'enfant

Happy National Child Day. We are grateful to work alongside so many passionate child rights advocates, researchers, students, and leaders to make Canada a place where all children can realize their rights. Check here for the UN’s Concluding Observations from the 5/6th Review of Canada by the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

Summer Course on Children’s rights

Please share widely with your network! Call for applications now open for the41st International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP)Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada, June 11 – June 30, 2023   Greetings from Equitas! We are delighted to contact you today with details about our next annual International Human Rights Training Program (IHRTP). After having been postponed for three consecutive years …