MP Marc Garneau introduced a private member’s bill to establish a National Children’s Commissioner in Canada. This is one tool for children’s rights that has worked well in other countries. The CCRC advocates for such an office with a strong mandate that includes investigating complaints from young people. Garneau’s bill will be debated in the House in June. Watch for more details. For news release: English: 2012-05-03 Press Release – Children-youth Commissioner.
French: 2012-05-03 Communiqué – commissaire enfance