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Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act review committee

The committee conducted a comprehensive review of the act and submitted a final report.

Overview

The Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act review committee conducted a comprehensive review of the act to ensure the legislation is meeting the needs of children, youth and families in Alberta. A review of the Act is required to occur at least once every 5 years.

The review committee included one or more representatives of:

  • Indigenous communities
  • guardians and caregivers of children
  • providers of services to children and families
  • each caucus in the legislative assembly

Status

  • Open

  • Results under review

  • Completed

Who is listening

Ministry of Children and Family Services

Committee mandate

The review committee had 12 months to conduct their review of the Act and submit a final report with any recommendations for amendments to the Minister of Children and Family Services. The report is tabled in the Legislative Assembly.

Committee members

  • Jackie Lovely, MLA for Camrose, Chair
  • Diana Batten, MLA for Calgary-Acadia
  • Danielle Gouchie
  • Erica Jagodzinsky
  • Holly Johnson
  • Kelly Jo Klause
  • Jeannette MacInnis
  • Tanya Shaw
  • Tonya Simeon

Committee report

The review committee produced a report that includes 37 recommendations under 4 themes: 

  • Administrative fairness
  • Permanency for children
  • Indigenous continuity
  • Cultural considerations

Read the report of the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act review committee