As child and youth advocates, our work is guided by respect for the rights of children and youth in our country. Canada is a signatory of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child; the twentieth anniversary of the convention was marked in 2009. The convention clearly underscores the need for youth justice initiatives that are consistent with the rights and best interests of children and youth. Bill C-4does not meet that test.
On March 7th, 2011. See this statement in context.