April 21, 2026
As the Acting Advocate for Children and Youth of Newfoundland and Labrador, I would like to comment on the April 13th announcement by Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra, regarding changes to his province’s English school system. I have concerns about…
July 10, 2025
On June 12, 2025 a decision of Justice Laura A. Mennie was filed with the Supreme Court of Newfoundland General Division regarding s.7 of the Charter rights of a child. Justice Mennie’s order declared that s. 27(2) of the Children’s…
June 20, 2025
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate recognizes and celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2025. June 21 is the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year. This day holds significance for many Indigenous…
June 17, 2025
The Child and Youth Advocate is pleased to see the public review of the Children, Youth and Families Act, issued by the Department of Families and Affordability. “Children and youth deserve to be seen, heard, and considered in all matters…
February 27, 2025
In March 2024, the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate invited young people and families who have direct experience with the mental health system here in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as professionals and other stakeholders, to reach out…
October 21, 2024
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is an independent Statutory Office that supports the province’s children and youth by advocating for their rights and interests in dealing with child serving systems. The Office works tirelessly to ensure their…
March 25, 2024
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is committed to ensuring children and youth in Newfoundland and Labrador receive the best possible health services, including mental health services. Article 24 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of…
December 19, 2023
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate recently launched a Holiday Card Contest. The Contest received over 200 entries from young people here in the province. “To say we are humbled by the tremendous response received throughout the province…
November 17, 2023
National Child Day is celebrated on November 20th every year in Canada, and is a special day to celebrate children and youth, and their rights. It recognizes Canada’s commitment to protect and uphold the rights of all young people. The…
June 9, 2023
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is very concerned to hear of the increase in hate-motivated attacks on the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, and on inclusive education in this province. We want to emphasize that 2SLGBTQQIA+ rights are children’s rights….
