Minister Seeks Reconciliation, While Government Seeks to Block Judgement
Press Release Official Statement from Ontario Sixties Scoop Claim regarding new government motion before the court TORONTO,Feb. 7, 2017 – “Today, in an unprecedented legal maneuver, the Government of Canada…
System failed Alex Gervais; RCY report recommendations must be implemented
Press Release February 06, 2017 Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia – Leaders of the First Nations Summit (FNS) are speaking in support of today’s report, Broken Promises: Alex’s Story,…
Representative’s Report #28 – Reviews and Investigations: June 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2016
Press Release February 7, 2017 The purpose of the Representative for Children and Youth’s reviews and investigations of child deaths and critical injuries is to identify and thoughtfully analyze issues,…
North Battleford Area Outfitters and American Hunters Fined More Than $24,000
Press Release February 7, 2017 Ministry of Environment conservation officers recently completed investigations in the North Battleford area involving illegal outfitting and hunting activities, resulting in more than $24,000 in…
Child and Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving death of a disabled young man
Press Release February 7, 2017 Edmonton…The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has completed an Investigative Review regarding the death of a young disabled man and is publicly releasing…
Government accepts latest representative for children and youth recommendations and moves to do more
Press Release February 06, 2017 VANCOUVER – Government has accepted all of the recommendations in the representative for children and youth’s (RCY) latest report and has committed to additional actions…
NAN Statement on Sixties Scoop class action lawsuit
Press Release THUNDER BAY, ON (February 2, 2017): Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepineskum acknowledged a commitment yesterday from the Government of Canada to seek a…
Canada-wide Class Action Litigation Being Pursued Regarding Sixties Scoop and Comments on Today’s Announcement by Dr. Carolyn Ann Bennett M.P., Canada’s Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs
Press Release OTTAWA and VANCOUVER, Feb. 1, 2017 – Tony Merchant, Q.C. stated: “Today’s announcement by Minister Carolyn Bennett (announcing the establishment of formal negotiations between the Government and Sixties…
New Aboriginal family court program aims to keep families together
Press Release January 24, 2017 NEW WESTMINSTER – Vulnerable indigenous families worried about losing their children will now have a stronger voice in court through the Aboriginal Family Healing Court…
Governments must act now to address suicide crises in Northern Ontario First Nation communities: Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth
Press Release TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2017 – The Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth is reiterating its call for a coordinated, long-term strategy to be put in…
