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Section 35: Instituted in 1982, Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution recognizes and affirms existing aboriginal and treaty rights including land claim agreements, and guarantees those rights equally to “both male and female persons.” It also clarifies that “aboriginal peoples of Canada” | Section 35: Instituted in 1982, Section 35 of the Canadian Constitution recognizes and affirms existing aboriginal and treaty rights including land claim agreements, and guarantees those rights equally to “both male and female persons.” It also clarifies that “aboriginal peoples of Canada” | ||
includes “Indian, Inuit, and Métis” peoples. - CRE Explains UNDRIP | includes “Indian, Inuit, and Métis” peoples. - CRE Explains UNDRIP | ||
==Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA)== | |||
Child protection services in BC are intended to safeguard children from harm. Where there is reason to believe a child has been abused or neglected, or is otherwise in need of protection, child protection social workers have the delegated authority to investigate and take appropriate | |||
action to ensure that child’s safety. | |||
==Criminal Code== | |||
Defines the conduct that constitutes criminal offences; sets out defenses that a person can raise if they are charged; establishes the kind and degree of punishment that may be imposed on someone convicted of an offence; describes the powers and procedures to be followed for investigation and prosecution of an offence. - Government of Canada website | |||
