Written Submission to the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Federal Budget
Submitted on behalf of Children’s Healthcare Canada, the Pediatric Chairs of Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and UNICEF Canada.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Government of Canada establish through legislation an independent Commissioner for Children and Youth in Canada to advocate for and advance policy in the best interests of children and youth.
The Government of Canada commit to an annual budget of $8 million to operate the office of a Commissioner for Children and Youth.