Office of the Ombudsman and Child and Youth AdvocateReport on First Nations child welfare released (10/02/24)Feb. 24, 2010(Multimedia)FREDERICTON (CNB) – Ombudsman and Child and Youth Advocate Bernard Richard today released a report entitled, Hand-in-Hand: A Review of First Nations Child Welfare in New Brunswick.In his report, Richard recommends sweeping changes to the...
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Economic and Social Inclusion Act introduced (10/02/19)NB 252Feb. 19, 2010FREDERICTON (CNB) – Legislation introduced today will implement the province’s poverty reduction plan and ensure the delivery of poverty initiatives at the community level.Social Development Minister Kelly Lamrock introduced the Economic and Social Inclusion Act in the legislative assembly.“While government plays an important role in...
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A public engagement process is now underway to develop a vision and plan for early learning and child care in Prince Edward Island, says Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Doug Currie.“Over the past few months, one of government’s major priorities has been to support the smooth transfer of kindergarten to...
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The Commission de la santé et des services sociaux released its report on homelessness in Québec, Itinérance : agissons ensemble. Commission members particularly recommended coordinated joint efforts vis-à-vis homelessness, pointing out that the phenomenon’s social and economic costs greatly exceed the cost of action.The report contains 33 recommendations proposing, among other things:that an interdepartmental...
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Notice on Consultation on fees under Canada Not-For-Profit Act (Bill C-4)Corporations Canada is seeking comments on the fees proposed under the Canada Not-for-Profit Act (Bill C-4) and the associated service standards.Bill C-4 received Royal Assent on June 23, 2009. Before the Act can come into force, the fees and related service...
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Review of the Child and Family Services Act Underway(Yellowknife, NT) January 11, 2010 – The Standing Committee on Social Programs has begun its review of the Child and Family Services Act as defined by the Terms of Reference adopted by the Legislative Assembly on October 22, 2009. A Report is expected to ...
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