DCI Canada’s 2023 AGM
MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, November 14, 2023 In-Person and Virtual Meeting 7:00 PM Boardroom, 20 Spadina Rd. Chair: Agnes Samler Board Members Present: Agnes Samler William Sparks Jane Stewart Irwin Elman Jason Maher Eric Plato 1 – Welcome and Introductory Remarks: Members and guests were welcomed. It was […]
Statement on the Conflict in the Middle East As it Affects Canadian Children
In the first days of the conflict in the Middle East between Hamas and Israel our initial concern was for the children on both sides of the conflict and our first statement was to stop the killing of children on both sides Conflict in the Middle East. It wasn’t long before we realized that in […]
Statement on the Conflict in the Middle East
In the Middle East, while adults demonstrate their power through bombs and military might, children in Israel and Gaza are being brutally killed, buried under rubble or torn to pieces. Their small broken bodies are described as “collateral damage”. Other children are crying desperately for life-saving water, food and medicine. On all sides adults profess […]
Response to the Proposed Regulations Regarding Residential Care In Ontario
In responding to the proposed regulations we would like to acknowledge the legitimate intent of the Ministry to improve the care of children and youth who are in a variety of residential placements. We believe there are a number of individuals or organizations who are in a better position to comment on the specific details […]
Repeal Section 43
May 26, 2023 Dear Senator Kutcher: We are writing to support your efforts to have Section 43 of the CCC repealed. In 1991 Canada ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) promising that Canada would protect children against violence. Section 43 breaks that promise by allowing children to be subjected […]
