Tagged With "Youth Protection Act"

Editorial: A sombre International Women's Day "March 8 is normally a time to celebrate the achievements of women and how far our society has progressed. This year feels more sombre." For the full article reflecting on this year's International Women's Day, with a particular focus on Quebec, check out this editorial by the Montreal Gazette Editorial Board (published March 5, 2021). ********************************************************************* This editorial reflects on the...

By Jonathan Montpetit · CBC News · Posted: May 04, 2021 "Government says it will table reforms this fall to prioritize prevention, children's rights. The Quebec government will table reforms this fall to the province's youth protection laws, indicating it supports the main conclusions of a landmark report into child-care services. Lionel Carmant, Quebec's junior health minister, said Tuesday the reforms will force authorities to prioritize the child's interests when making decisions about...