Families and Children

Strict Protocols and Additional Supports to Keep Kids Safe and Align Child Care with Reopening of Schools.

The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announced funds to support victims and survivors of human trafficking.

New strategy focuses on prevention and early intervention to keep more families together.

The Government of Canada has been working closely with provinces and territories to ensure all families have access to affordable and high quality child care. The COVID-19 pandemic has created new challenges, including temporary closures and loss of critical revenue from…

Modern Facilities Will Strengthen Student Learning and Increase Access to Child Care.

Even before the COVID-19 emergency, too many Canadians were victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, online child exploitation and human trafficking. In recent months the pandemic has created additional and unprecedented challenges for survivors of sexual and domestic…

he Government of Canada is committed to improving the lives of hard working middle class families.  That is why four years ago we launched the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), which was put more money in the pockets of 9 out of 10 Canadian families and ensured that children have the…

Strict Health and Safety Guidelines Will Be Required to Protect Residents, Visitors and Staff.

Province Reopening Child Care with Strict Protocols to Keep Kids and Staff Safe.

May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month, an important time to recognize those on the frontlines who are working each and every day to prevent sexual assault, gender-based violence and human trafficking.