The University of Ottawa’s Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child invites members of the media to attend a series of events on children’s rights on Tuesday, November 22, 2016.
-
Children’s rights: Making Canada work better for young people with Irwin Elman and Senator Jim Munson
WHAT: Conference on children’s rights presented by:
- Irwin Elman, provincial advocate for children and youth in Ontario
- Senator Jim Munson, Chair of the Senate Human Rights Committee
WHEN: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Fauteux Hall, Room 147 (57 Louis Pasteur, University of Ottawa | map)
-
Workshop and speech by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
WHAT: Workshop on how children's rights can improve intergovernmental progress for children in Canada followed by a speech by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
WHEN: Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:15 p.m. (the speech will be delivered at 3:30 p.m. following the workshop)
WHERE: Alex Trebek Alumni Hall, Johnson Hall (157 Louis Pasteur, University of Ottawa | map)
The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) aims to create a national and international network of researchers and practitioners from various child-related disciplines. Discussion among the many specialists will result in a transfer of knowledge and information, practical on-the-ground benefits, and the development of future joint training and research opportunities between members of academia and front-line workers.
Media inquiries
Sarah Foster
Media Relations Officer
Cell: 613-762-2908
sarah.foster@uOttawa.ca