There will be no recovery from Covid-19 without a recovery for children. The CCRC proposes a Five-Step Plan for inclusion in the Throne Speech, to be presented on September 23, 2020. While protecting children dominated the emergency phase of Covid-19, realizing children’s rights to develop and contribute to society will contribute to recovery for parents …
The Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children (CCRC) welcomes a renewed focus on the need for a national children’s commissioner, which re-started today with the introduction of a private member’s bill by MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach. “The current lack of accountability for implementation of children’s rights across Canada is a major gap in good …
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For many years the CCRC has proposed establishment of a National Children’s Commissioner as a focal point for implementation of children’s rights in Canada. The need for and benefit of such an office have been well-documented. What we need now is a national dialogue to build consensus on the mandate and how the office would …
Bill C-420 is a private member’s bill to establish a National Children’s Commissioner. It will be debated again on November 5. A vote could send the bill to committee or kill it. Children’s advocates are encouraging members of parliament from all parties to support referral to a committee so the proposal can be studied in more …
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A private member’s bill to establish a national advocate for children, Bill C-420, was debated for one hour this week. The next hour of debate is scheduled for November 5. It is surprising to hear members of parliament say it is not necessary to have a national advocate for children one week after the UN …
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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 …