Once upon a time, many countries came together and wrote rules to protect all children, and Canada was one of them. The rules are called the ‘United Nations Conventions on the Rights of the Child’ (UNCRC).
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Article 1
Everyone under 18 has these rights.
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Article 2
All children have these rights, no matter who they are, and what their differences are.
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Article 3
Adults must do what is best for me.
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Article 4
The government should make sure my rights are protected.
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Article 5
My family should help me learn and use my rights.
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Article 6
I have the right to live and grow in every way.
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Article 7
I have the right to a name and belong to a country.
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Article 8
I have the right to an identity, like my name, nationality, and family.
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Article 9
I have the right to live with my family if they can take good care of me and keep me safe.
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Article 10
I have a right to keep in touch and see my parents if they live in another country.