‘Disheartening’ report on child well-being places urgency on creation of commissioner, say experts

'We know this generation will be paying the debt that's incurred in the pandemic for a long time, so Canada needs to look at things we’ve been calling for for a long time now,' says Lisa Wolff, a director of policy and research with UNICEF Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Sept. 16, is expected to outline 'boosts' to the country's child-care sector as he puts the finishing touches on his government's Throne Speech, according to media reports. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

September 17, 2020

The appointment of a national child and youth commissioner will be a “quick win” that ensures accountability when it comes to supporting younger Canadians, say experts, particularly in light of a recent damning report that shows the country lags among its peers on ...

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