DCI-Canada responds to proposed legislation to unify the youth justice system in Ontario
On December 1, 2008, DCI-Canada appeared before the Ontario Legislature, Standing Committee on Social Policy to comment on proposed legislation that will unify the youth justice system in Ontario. Bill 103, Child and Family Services Statute Law Amendment Act, 2008 was introduced in the Ontario Legislature on September 29, 2008. Our submission recommends six amendments […]
DCI-Canada responds to proposed changes to the Youth Criminal Justice Act
TORONTO, March 3, 2008—DCI-Canada today released its position paper on Bill C-25, An Act to Amend the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Bill C-25 was introduced in the House of Commons on November 19, 2007 by the Honourable Rob Nicholson, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. Bill C-25 passed second reading on February 4, […]
Letter to President Mugabe expressing concerns about human rights abuses in Zimbabwe
. . December 10, 2008 President Robert G. Mugabe Office of the President Munhumutapa Building Samora Machel Avenue Box 7700 Causeway Harare, Zimbabwe Fax: 011 263 4 734 644 Dear President, We are writing to express our great concern over the desperate conditions that have developed in Zimbabwe. Defence for Children International-Canada has close ties […]
Joint letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper urging the repatriation of Omar Kadhr
. . July 18, 2008 The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K18 0A2 Dear Prime Minister: Defence for Children International (DCI) is a non-governmental organisation that has been active in the field of children’s rights for over 25 years. We are contacting you today to […]
DCI-Canada granted standing in the Inquiry into Pediatric Forensic Pathology in Ontario
TORONTO, August 17, 2007—The Honourable Stephen Goudge, Commissioner of the Inquiry into Pediatric Forensic Pathology in Ontario, granted standing to Defence for Children International-Canada (DCI-Canada) in his ruling on standing and funding today. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to participate in this public inquiry,” stated Les Horne, Executive Director of DCI-Canada. “Our child […]
