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Representative’s statement on Expert Panel on Basic Income recommendations

The recent report issued by the British Columbia Expert Panel on Basic Income contains several recommendations regarding youth from care transitioning to adulthood that I strongly support.

Covering all the Basics: Reforms for a More Just Society reinforces the report …


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Representative’s statement on birth alerts

The Representative for Children and Youth’s Office has on multiple occasions in the past spoken out against the practice of issuing of birth alerts, and we were pleased when the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) announced it was …


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Representative’s statement on the passing of Katherine McParland

I want to express my profound sorrow and grief – and that of RCY staff – over the loss this weekend of a shining star of an advocate for young people, Katherine McParland. We learned yesterday of Katherine’s untimely death; …


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Statement Recognizing National Child Day

National Child Day serves as an important reminder that we must continually and creatively work together to ensure that all children and youth have their rights appropriately met – especially during difficult times such as we are all in right …


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Statement in Recognition of Foster Family Month

October 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of Foster Family Month in B.C. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is particularly important to recognize caregivers around the province as they maintain these important roles during these ever-shifting times.

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Statement in Recognition of International FASD Awareness Day

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day was first celebrated in 1999 with a focus on improving prevention, diagnosis and support for individuals with FASD. On this FASD Awareness Day, I want to take time to acknowledge the importance of …


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Statement in response to MMHA’s commitment to increase youth addictions treatment beds

Government’s announcement to increase the number of treatment beds in B.C. for youth struggling with addictions is a positive step forward.

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Representative’s Statement in response to government’s proposed changes to the Mental Health Act

I want to express my concerns about the lack of balance that the provincial government has taken in its approach to the problem of harmful substance use by youth with the introduction of Bill 22-2020, Mental Health Amendment Act……


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Representative’s Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Today, as we recognize National Indigenous Peoples Day, the very first thing we are called upon to do is to celebrate and honour the diverse original peoples of this land – the First Nations, Métis, Inuit and urban Indigenous peoples. …


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Representative’s Statement on Child and Youth in Care Week

Well, this is certainly not the 10th annual Child and Youth in Care Week we were expecting. COVID-19 has thrown a wrench into many celebrations this year, and it is affecting this very special week as well.

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