Ontario foster parent creates unique mural for child in care
From CBC News–When foster parent Kathy saw the child she is caring for light up at the sight of his breakfast cereal — or cereal commercials on TV — she wanted him to experience that…
Message from the CEO: Dec. 17, 2021
Season’s Greetings, At this time of year, I would like to take a moment to step back and reflect on the incredible efforts of everyone in our system – from support workers and case mangers…
Province helping to fund healing village for at-risk Indigenous women, girls
From Global News–The Manitoba government has promised $3 million in funding to help build a healing village to help at-risk Indigenous women and girls. Planned by the Indigenous women-led organization, Clan Mothers, the healing village…
Message from the CEO: Oct. 26, 2021
Greetings, I hope everyone is settled back into a routine after the summer and that you have been enjoying the beautiful fall weather. The General Authority held its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Oct.…
Message from the CEO: July 12, 2021
Good afternoon, In today’s message, I would like to offer my sincere wishes for a safe, happy and relaxing summer to all staff, supervisors and directors across the General Authority. I know that this past…
Message from the CEO: June 18, 2021
Good afternoon, As you may have heard, yesterday I participated in an announcement with Families Minister Rochelle Squires. At the press conference, the General Child and Family Services Authority (General Authority) and the Manitoba government…
Recognizing the National Day of Action on Violence Against Women
Statement from Cathy Cox, Minister Responsible for the Status of Women–Today we recognize Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, noting while progress has been made, there is still much to…
Futures Forward Tuition Waiver Sessions!
Do you support students who are interested in attending university or college? Are they struggling to find funding to pay for tuition? Do you want to learn more about post-secondary education for your self or…
Manitoba has highest child poverty rate of all provinces: report
From CTV Winnipeg–A new report found that child poverty in Manitoba continues to be on the rise, ranking number one among Canadian provinces, second only to Nunavut among provinces and territories. The report, titled “Manitoba:…
Government introduces amendments that would promote judicial training in sexual assault law
The Manitoba government is proposing amendments to the Provincial Court Act to enhance continuing education opportunities for judges and to strengthen accountability in the judicial selection process, Justice Minister Cameron Friesen announced today. “Public confidence…