Canada’s Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nation, Inuit, and Metis children, youth and families (“the Act“), has received royal asset. The passing of this Bill, which was introduced in February of this year, is the culmination of ongoing efforts to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous children in Canada’s child welfare system. In 2016, over… Continue reading Bill C-92 Receives Royal Assent, Paving Way for Better Indigenous Participation in Child Services
Category: Child and Family Services
Human Rights Tribunal Orders Ottawa to Compensate First Nations Children Mistreated by Child Welfare System
A recent decision by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) has ordered that the Canadian government must pay $40,000 to each child who was removed from their on-reserve home, for any reason, after January 1, 2006. In some cases, parents and/or grandparents of children will also be compensated. The Terms of the Order The CHRT… Continue reading Human Rights Tribunal Orders Ottawa to Compensate First Nations Children Mistreated by Child Welfare System
Ex Parte Apprehensions of Children
It is an unfortunate reality that in our society there are times when it becomes necessary for government agencies to intervene with families and, for their protection, remove children from the custody of their parents. In Alberta, such intervention is governed by through the Child Youth & Family Enhancement Act (the “CYFEA”). Under section 19 of this… Continue reading Ex Parte Apprehensions of Children