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The crisis of youth aging out of care is why Canada needs a children and youth commissioner

The crisis of youth aging out of care is why Canada needs a children and youth commissioner

Canada remains one of the few high-income countries without a national oversight body focused on the well-being of children and youth.

25.03.2026 10

The Conversation

Jacquie Gahagan

Why bolstering post-secondary education for former youth in care is a wise investment

Without sustained support for education, housing and mental health, many former youth in care become involved in the criminal justice system.

06.08.2025 10

The Conversation

Jacquie Gahagan