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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Supreme Court of Canada’s Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families: What Indigenous Peoples and Governments Need to Know

Bissett, T.

2025
10-Month-Old Lily: An Investigative Review

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta

2016
15-Year-Old Jimmy: An Investigative Review

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta

2017
15-Year-Old Netasinim: An Investigative Review

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta

2016
16-Year-Old Dillion Serious Injury: An Investigative Review

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta

2017
17-Year-Old Susan: An Investigative Review

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta

2018
19-Year-Old Dakota: An Investigative Review

Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta

2018
2011-2012 Annual Report

The Advocate for Children and Youth Newfoundland and Labrador

2012
2011/2012 Report to Legislature

Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth (Ontario)

2012
2012-2013 Annual Report

Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services

2013