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
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.