Bill 33OntarioON PC
Supporting Children's Futures Act
Ontario's child welfare system has been criticized for years over Indigenous overrepresentation and the deaths of children in care. This bill is the most substantial reform since 2017.
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Royal AssentQuick learn
Restructures Ontario's child-welfare system. Expands kin-care and customary-care placements (so children stay with extended family or community where possible), adds Indigenous-agency oversight provisions, and updates reporting requirements after a child dies or is seriously harmed in care.
Issues this bill touches
- Indigenous Rights
Restructures Ontario's child welfare system. Expands kin-care and customary-care placements.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.
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Sponsored by
Doug FordON PCOfficial source
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