Several Canadian provinces still issue birth alerts, deemed ‘unconstitutional and illegal’ in B.C.
Atlantic provinces and Quebec are amongst the jurisdictions that use the practice.
Atlantic provinces and Quebec are amongst the jurisdictions that use the practice.
‘One would be a path under the Charter because there’s a good argument that they are systemically discriminating against Indigenous people.’
Government ‘trampling on the fundamental and human rights of Indigenous families,’ says former children’s rep.
Social workers use birth alerts to notify hospitals a newborn may be in danger
The agency wouldn’t comment on anything to do with either child’s case
‘I have no idea how I feel,’ couple waits decision on whether they get their son back from Michif CFS.
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