by General Authority | Feb 26, 2024 | Blog
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 potentially steep new penalties for hate crimes....
by General Authority | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog
From CTV News–Canada’s tip line for reporting online sexual abuse of children is warning parents and caregivers about an app that has generated more reports than any other platform last year. According to Cypertip.ca,Wizz is a chat app that combines features...
by General Authority | Feb 15, 2024 | Blog
From the Winnipeg Free Press–A recent online campaign meant to keep Manitoba youths out of street gangs and help those who’ve already joined leave the life was a success, officials say. The initiative, spearheaded by the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police...
by General Authority | Feb 10, 2024 | Blog
From the Toronto Star—OTTAWA—The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a law that gives Indigenous nations sole jurisdiction over the welfare of Indigenous children in a landmark challenge of federal legislation by Quebec. In a decision released Friday, Canada’s...
by General Authority | Feb 9, 2024 | Blog
From the Winnipeg Sun–Manitoba RCMP marked Safer Internet Day on Tuesday by reminding parents and the public about the growing threat of children sharing sexual images or videos online. Self-Exploitation is generally defined as youth creating, sending or sharing...
by General Authority | Feb 6, 2024 | Blog
Sponsored by Voices, Manitoba’s Youth in Care Network. Submit your answer and you could win a trip to the Power Up! Youth Symposium in Toronto! See poster for details.