Welcome to our Children’s Rights page
Children’s Rights
By ratifying this Convention in 1991, Canada made a commitment to ensure that all children are treated with dignity and respect. This includes safeguarding the right of children to have a voice, be protected from harm, to have access to health care, and be provided with their basic needs and every opportunity to reach their full potential. The Convention also acknowledges the key role of parents and families in the lives of children and young people. In Canada, we celebrate the Convention on National Child Day held on November 20 each year.
To read about our 2024 Child Care Vision in Canada click here.
CHILDREN’s RIGHTS Articles
Supporting Our Most Vulnerable
Read this editorial from the Winnipeg Free Press – on why children above all other citizens need to be protected and supported with quality child care.
CCCF 2024 Vision for Child Care in Canada
Read the CCCF’s new Vision for Child Care in Canada.
Implementing Children’s Rights into Early Childhood Curriculum
Learn to implement a Children’s Rights-Based Approach to Practice. Through fun activities like storytelling, role-playing, and creative projects, educators empower children to understand and stand up for their rights. By weaving these principles into our curriculum, Early Childhood Educators pave the way for a more caring and inclusive world, starting from the earliest years.
November 20th is National Child Day
November 20th 2021 is National Child Day. Discover a wealth of resources about this important day, and Children’s Rights.
Statement on Kamloops 215
Read the CCCF’s statement regarding the mass grave found on the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School (Kamloops 215)
Physical Punishment – It’s Harmful and It Doesn’t Work
The misgivings many parents feel around administering physical punishment are well founded. Research shows that not only does physical punishment not work, it can have detrimental effects on a child’s healthy development.
