"I did not know that children had rights until this year," said one youth, whose identity is withheld in the report. John Sharpe, executive director of Partners for Youth, said youth in care wanted an opportunity to speak with the adults who make decisions in New Brunswick's child welfare system. New Brunswick's Social Development Minister Cindy Miles is creating an advisory council that will include youth who are living in care or have experience living in care. (Jacques Poitras/CBC)Social Development Minister Cindy Miles described the meeting as an opportunity to be "raw and vulnerable." It will be composed of three current or former youth in care, six government representatives — including a front-line social worker — and four representatives from community organizations working with youth.

Source: CBC News March 23, 2026 09:11 UTC