Tag: Youth Protection Act

Quebec Court reaffirms authority of Aboriginal communities in youth protection

First Nations that have implemented youth protection legislation under the auspices of the federal Bill C-92 have jurisdiction over youth welfare regardless of place of residence held a provincial court judge in a decision viewed by legal experts as a precedent.

Mixed reaction over Quebec’s proposed youth protection reform

Quebec’s proposed youth protection reform will be ineffectual and be unable to deal with systemic-wide issues unless more monies are poured into the system.

Youth protection authorites admonished by appeal court

Youth protection authorities now face a more stringent test before envisioning adoption as a “solution to a difficult situation” following a ruling by the Quebec appeal court.