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Trudeau announces national school food program
From Canadian Press – The upcoming federal budget will include funding for a national school food program that will aim to provide meals to 400,000 more kids per year across the country,...
Manitoba, federal governments announce housing support for survivors of gender-based violence
Manitoba Government News Release--Today, the federal government and Manitoba governments announced an enhancement to the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) to provide housing supports for survivors of gender-based violence....
Province agrees in principle to $530-M settlement for breach of CFS children’s Charter rights
From Global News--As a result of three class-action lawsuits, the Manitoba government has agreed in principle to a $530-million settlement for breaching the Charter rights of vulnerable children in care. The...
Four in 10 Manitoba teens reported dating violence: study
From CTV News Winnipeg--Manitoba teens are among the highest in Canada to experience dating violence according to a new report. Statistics Canada shared new information about dating violence against teens between the...
Manitoba takes action to support French language services on International Day of Francophonie
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba Government is pleased to recognize the francophone community by proclaiming March 20 as the International Day of the Francophonie, while also making investments to improve...
Government proposes legislation to protect children from sexual predators
Manitoba Government News Release--The Manitoba government has introduced two pieces of proposed legislation aimed at protecting children and families from sexual predators, whether it be online or in the community,...
Futures Forward and the GA present Youth on Campus experiences!
Good afternoon, We are very pleased to share with you an exciting education and career development opportunity for youth launching this spring! In partnership with the General Authority, the Futures Forward Youth on...
Happy International Women’s Day 2024
International Women's Day 2024 will be celebrated on March 8. Celebrate women's achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity. Visit the International Women's Day website for...
Facebook whistleblower calls Canada’s online harms bill ‘one of the best proposed today’
From CTV News--Frances Haugen, a former Facebook employee who blew the whistle(opens in a new tab) on the tech company by accusing it of prioritizing profit over public safety, says Canada's new online harms...
Online Harms Act aims to remove ‘harmful content,’ address hate
From Global News--The Liberal government has introduced their highly anticipated Online Harms Act, which proposes sweeping reforms focused on protecting children online, creating internet complaint mechanisms, and...