Bill Detail

Bill S-282 aims to create a national strategy for children and youth in Canada. It recognizes that Canada lacks a clear vision for the well-being of its young people and has not fully met its international obligations, such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The bill mandates the federal government to develop a strategy with clear objectives, including the elimination of child poverty and ensuring a high standard of living for all children and youth.

The strategy will include measurable goals, assessments of progress, and plans to address any shortcomings. It will also outline required resources and establish mechanisms for public monitoring, ongoing consultations with children, youth, and various stakeholders (including Indigenous groups), and parliamentary oversight. The development process will involve extensive consultation with children, youth, provincial/territorial governments, Indigenous governing bodies, and relevant organizations to ensure the strategy reflects the diverse needs and experiences of young Canadians.