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On 1 October 2002, the Children's Commissioner, which investigated serious injuries or deaths suffered by children, and the Office of the Child, Youth and Family Advocate, which investigated issues involving children in the care of or involved with governmental and private agencies, were replaced by the Office for Children and Youth. On 18 May 2006, this was in turn replaced by the [http://www.rcybc.ca | On 1 October 2002, the Children's Commissioner, which investigated serious injuries or deaths suffered by children, and the Office of the Child, Youth and Family Advocate, which investigated issues involving children in the care of or involved with governmental and private agencies, were replaced by the Office for Children and Youth. On 18 May 2006, this was in turn replaced by the [http://www.rcybc.ca Representative for Children and Youth], operating under the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84nt Representative for Children and Youth Act]''. The goals of the representative, who has significant oversight powers, are to: | ||
*foster respect for the fundamental rights of all children and youth in British Columbia, | *foster respect for the fundamental rights of all children and youth in British Columbia, | ||
