Policy & Legislation
This section contains information on Canadian child welfare legislation and policy. In Canada, child welfare services are provincially and territorially funded and legislated, with the exception of federally funded services to First Nations peoples living on reserves. In accordance with individual agreements negotiated between First Nations communities, provincial/territorial governments, and the federal government, an increasing number of First Nations are delivering child and family services in accordance with provincial and territorial child welfare laws.
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Year | Type of Publication |
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Child and Family Services Act | 2008 | Other | |
Child and Youth Advocate Act | 2009 | Other | |
Children's Law Act | 2002 | ||
Adoption Act | 2010 | Other | |
Child Protection Act | 2010 | Other | |
Social Work Act | 1988 | Other | |
Legislative Review of the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, S.N.L. 1998, c. C-12.1, as amended - Consultations discussion guide |
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Child, Youth and Family Services |
2009 | Report |
What Parents Should Know About Child Protection |
Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick |
2007 | Report |
Response to the Advocate for Children and Youth Two Tragedies Report: February 2015 Status Update |
Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services |
2015 | Report |
Sixteen |
Advocate for Children and Youth |
2013 | Report |