Did you know that Canada ranks low when indicators of children’s well-being are compared internationally? Canada has ranked near the bottom in international comparisons of the well-being of children in industrialized countries in recent years. Following are examples: Infant Mortality – 24th of 30 countries Health and Safety – 22nd of 30 countries Child Poverty …
Is it acceptable that a higher percentage of Canadian children live in poverty than in other countries similar to Canada? On September 26 the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will question Canada about its record on child poverty. Canada has not made substantive progress in reducing child poverty since the last review. …
Is it acceptable that over 67,000 children are in state care, without a permanent home, and that a high percentage leave state care at age 16 or 18 without support that other children get from their families? On September 26, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will ask Canada what is being …
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On September 26 and 27 the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child will ask the Canadian government questions about children in Canada. How will Canada respond to evidence that shows the rights of some children are not being fulfilled? The CCRC has submitted its assessment and additional evidence in response to a list of …
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 …
Children are missing in a federal budget that focuses on preparing for Canada’s future. Investing in child and youth development is as important for a sustainable future as reviewing old age assistance. Developing the full potential of every child makes good economic sense as well as being the right thing to do. Read and share …
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child is reviewing Canada’s implementation of the Convention. This is the third review. The CCRC met with the commitee on February 6 to highlight the priorities in our report, Right in Principle, Right in Practice, and answer questions about the situation of children in Canada. Our report, …