Looming post-pandemic children’s crisis calls for federal leadership

Without child and family recovery, there is no economic recovery and no sustainable future following the pandemic.
Leadership is needed in the policy discourse around child and family recovery, and establishing a non-partisan federal accountability office for children and youth could help co-ordinate policy across federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions, write Emily Gruenwoldt and Lisa Wolff.
The debate about in-person learning has intensified over the last few weeks, especially in parts of Canada where schools remain closed, shedding new light on the trials this pandemic has created for many children, youth, and families.

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.


Already a Subscriber?

Get Weekend Point of View Newsletter

A round up of the past week’s opinion writers and columnists on Saturdays and Sundays.


By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MORE Opinion

RELATED STORIES