Ontario child advocate ‘shocked’ to learn through media about office closing
Ontario’s child advocate says he learned through the media — not the government — about the province’s plan to close his office. Irwin Elman said he received “no official notice or briefing” about the Progressive Conservative’s plan to repeal the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth Act, announced during the fall fiscal update on Thursday. “I find it shocking that I learned through the media this morning of this government’s plan to repeal the legislation that governs t
Annual ORCA Bursary Awards
On November 1, 2018. the ORCA President presented our annual ORCA bursary awards of $500.00 to three deserving recipients from the Milestones Foster Home program. The ORCA bursary is granted to high school graduates who have demonstrated a commitment to personal growth and achievement. This year’s recipients, Shemar, Vanessa, and Tristan, clearly reflect the very best of youth in Care. Tristan (see above photo, with his proud foster mother, Sue), is a history buff, who also l
