If you attended the Schools in Cartwright, North West River, Makkovik, Nain or St. Anthony run by the International Grenfell Association or the Moravian Church, a class action settlement could affect your rights.
Press Release ST. JOHN’S, May 10, 2016 – The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador authorized this press release, and other forms of notice, as part of a notification program…
Media Advisory – Sheldon Kennedy and Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day among speakers at Children’s Aid Foundation’s second annual five14 Talks
Press Release In recognition of Ontario’s Children and Youth in Care Day, five14 Talks will bring together community influencers and thought leaders in conversation to inspire change for children in…
First Nations Leadership Council Strongly Supports RCY Report Condemning Wide-Ranging and Biased Plecas Review
Press Release May 3, 2016 (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver) Senior First Nations leadership in BC are thanking Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, BC’s Representative for Children and Youth, for her recent special report…
24 New Correctional Officers for Northern Ontario
Press Release Province Begins Training New Recruits in Sudbury May 2, 2016 Training for 24 new correctional officers for institutions across Northern Ontario is now underway in Sudbury through the…
CASW Encouraged by Tribunal Ruling on Jordan’s Principle
OTTAWA, ON – The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is deeply encouraged by yesterday’s Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling ordering the federal government to enact Jordan’s Principle, giving the…
Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth: Federal and provincial governments must honour promises made to young people of Attawapiskat
Press Release Toronto, April 26, 2016 – For many Canadians, home is a place of peace, calm and safety. For the Aboriginal young people of Attawapiskat, the last two months…
Government responds to Child and Youth Advocate Special Report on Aboriginal Youth Suicide
Press Release Apr 25, 2016 The Ministers of Human Services, Education, Indigenous Relations and the Associate Minister of Health issued the following statements in response to the Child and Youth…
Child and Youth Advocate releases investigative review involving suicides of seven Aboriginal youth
Press Release April 25, 2016 “We must work harder to support Aboriginal young people at risk for suicide. I sincerely hope this report moves Governments and community leaders to make…
Mi’kmaq Chiefs respond to the Daniels Decision
Press Release April 21, 2016 While the Daniels Decision is a reason for celebration by the Métis Nation of Canada, Nova Scotia has always been the traditional homeland of the…
Supreme Court strikes down another mandatory minimum sentence
Press Release Vancouver, B.C. [April 15]—The Supreme Court of Canada has struck down yet another mandatory minimum sentencing provision introduced by the former Conservative government. The Court found that a…
