child abuse

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, children in Canada have been hit by increased poverty and food insecurity, poorer mental health and more racism, a new report says.

Child advocates warn that the extended isolation required to contain the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to a sharp spike in child abuse and neglect of children living in potentially dangerous homes.

The federal government is proposing major changes to the criminal justice system to address criticism that it's biased against Indigenous people and other marginalized groups, as part of sweeping legislation introduced on Thursday, March 29, 2018.