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.
Title | Authors Sort descending | Year |
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Child and Family Services Act | 2008 | |
Child and Youth Advocate Act | 2009 | |
Children's Law Act | 2002 | |
Adoption Act | 2010 | |
Child Protection Act | 2010 | |
Social Work Act | 1988 | |
The Child Welfare Toolkit. Openess in Adoption. Brief #1 | 2022 | |
Don’t Look Away: Issues Spotlight Too Many Left Behind: Ensuring Children and Youth with Disabilities Thrive | 2025 | |
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 |
What Parents Should Know About Child Protection | Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick |
2007 |