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.
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Potential for class action as a result of ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ birth alerts say B.C. lawyers
‘One would be a path under the Charter because there’s a good argument that they are systemically discriminating against Indigenous people.’
B.C. ministry warned birth alerts ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ months before banning them
Government ‘trampling on the fundamental and human rights of Indigenous families,’ says former children’s rep.
Ontario announces end to ‘birth alerts’ by October 2020
Social workers use birth alerts to notify hospitals a newborn may be in danger
‘Baby H’ turns 1 in foster care while newborn brother taken at birth
The agency wouldn’t comment on anything to do with either child’s case
Brandon couple awaits court ruling in battle with Michif CFS over apprehension of newborn son
‘I have no idea how I feel,’ couple waits decision on whether they get their son back from Michif CFS.
Manitoba says it’s delaying birth alert ban due to COVID-19
While Manitoba has suspended its plan to end the controversial practice of birth alerts, which…
Decision to end birth alerts in Manitoba greeted with caution, optimism
The decision to end the decades-long removal of newborn babies from Manitoba hospitals has those…
Province of Manitoba to end birth alerts
The province of Manitoba will end the practice of birth alerts effective April 1, says…