Mission Statement

The Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth serves youth in state care and the margins of state care through individual, systemic and policy advocacy. The Office strives, at every level of its operation to be an exemplar of youth participation.

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INVITATION TO COMMENT

The Advocate's Office
is currently conducting
a systemic review of
The Roy McMurtry
Youth Centre.
We would like to hear
from anyone who has any
relevant information about
issues such as youth
and/or staff safety/
basic care/ rights/
staff-youth relations/
programming and/or access to family.
Please email or call
Nancy Russell at:
Toll Free: 1-800-263-2841
Direct Line: 416-325-5990

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About Us

The Office of the Provincial Advocate reports directly to the Legislature and provides an independent voice for children and youth, including children with special needs and First Nations children.

The advocates receive and respond to concerns from children, youth and families who are seeking or receiving services under the Child and Family Services Act and the Education Act (Provincial and Demonstration Schools).

The Provincial Advocate may identify systemic problems involving children, conduct reviews and provide education and advice on the issue of advocacy and the rights of children.

The Office is guided by the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and has a strong commitment to youth involvement.