Children’s well-being should be a priority for the government

Time and again, the rights of children and youth are ignored and their interests are not reflected in government policy and practice.

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc, pictured during a press conference on Aug. 18, 2020. The Canadian Paediatric Society is calling on the federal government to ensure it includes an explicit commitment to improve the health and well-being of children and youth. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DR. SAM WONG

September 14, 2020

Sept. 23 will be an important day for Canada’s children and youth. The Governor General will deliver a new speech from the throne and the government’s priorities for this new session will be made clear. If we truly hope to “move forward together,” as was the promise of 2019, a firm commitme...

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