National Child Day

What is National Child Day? 

This day marks the adoption by the United Nations of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

In 1993, the Government of Canada enacted Bill C-371, otherwise known as the Child Day Act, and designated November 20th of each year as a national day of the child in order to promote awareness in Canada of the Convention.

The Convention spells out the basic human rights to which children
(under the age of 18) everywhere are entitled.  
About National Child Day visit: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncd-jne/ncd-eng.html 

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May is Child Care Month

Every May, the provincial government, along with child care providers around the province, acknowledge Child Care Month. Many individuals, organizations and municipalities throughout British Columbia have, since 1982, organized events in celebration of Child Care Month and Child Care Provider Appreciation Day. Our Lieutenant Governor, with the advice and consent of the Executive Council, has been pleased to enact Order in Council 903 on October 11, 2002.

Child Care Month is a time to recognize the importance of child care to families, and to honour the exceptional work of child care providers in communities around the province.

Remember to raise public awareness about the role that quality child care plays in building a healthy and strong community.  

HONOUR THE WORK OF THOSE THAT CARE FOR OUR CHILDREN