Social Policy

  • Aboriginal Affairs
    Saskatchewan Child Welfare Panel
    April 2, 2010

    The independent panel that is conducting a comprehensive review of child welfare in Saskatchewan is beginning three months of stakeholder consultations. From April 1 to June 30, 2010, First Nations ...

  • Aboriginal Affairs
    New Brunswick Report on First Nations child welfare
    February 24, 2010

    Office of the Ombudsman and Child and Youth Advocate FREDERICTON (CNB) – Ombudsman and Child and Youth Advocate Bernard Richard today released a report entitled, Hand-in-Hand: A Review of First ...

  • Legislative
    Poverty Reduction Legislation in New Brunswick
    February 19, 2010

    Economic and Social Inclusion Act introduced (10/02/19) NB 252 Feb. 19, 2010 FREDERICTON (CNB) – Legislation introduced today will implement the province’s poverty reduction plan and ensure the delivery of ...

  • Education
    Education and Early Childhood Consultation PEI
    February 11, 2010

    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 ...

  • Social Policy
    Report into Homeless in Quebec
    February 5, 2010

    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 ...

  • Consumer Affairs
    Consultation on fees under Canada Not-For-Profit Act
    January 16, 2010

    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 ...

  • Social Policy
    Review of the Child and Family Services Act: NWT
    January 14, 2010

    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 ...

  • Social Policy
    Ontario Review of Social Assistance Policy
    January 11, 2010

    Council Appointed To Shape Review Of Social Assistance Ontario has selected a group of highly experienced and committed community leaders to help shape a review of the social assistance system ...

  • Social Policy
    Child and Youth Advocate: NFLD
    January 11, 2010

    Child and Youth Advocate, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking applications for the position of Child and Youth Advocate. The Child and Youth ...