Oct 1998: Transcript of presentation to Finance Committee Pre-Budgetary Consultations by Cathy Perri, President of Kids First; Cathy Buchanan, Treasurer of Kids First; and Bev Smith and Heather Gore-Hickman as individuals who are also members of Kids First
April 1998: Presentation to Finance Committee by Maria Conti, Ontario Rep for Kids First
April 1998: Presentation to Finance Committee by Maria Conti, Ontario Rep for Kids First
Oct 1997: Presentation to the Finance Committee by Cheryl Stewart for Kids First
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Senate Committee Hears from Daycare Lobby but not Parents
The Senate Standing Committee on Science, Social Affairs and Technology has heard from the daycare lobby at length but not from parents representing parents. Kids First requested to present to the Committee in June 2007 and received no response. We…
From pensions for “stay at home mums” to beer and popcorn: How the Liberal party reversed its policy on children and families
The Liberals have done a complete reversal of thier position on children's care. In 1999, the Liberal government issued a report with a set of principles to guide child and family policy that makes the Conservative party $1,200 plan look…
June 2012: Kids First Letter to Ontario Minister of Education responding to the “consultation” process
June 28, 2012. Helen Ward. Kids First Parent Association of Canada - letter (PDF): "Kids First Letter to Ontario Minister of Education"
Complaint about HELP’s violation of informed consent and privacy to UBC Behavioural Research Ethics
Complaint about HELP’s violation of informed consent and privacy to UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board—Jan 2011. Kids First Parent Association of Canada - official complaint: (download PDF here)Feb 15 2011 reply from UBC’s Behavioural Research Ethics Board to complaint regarding…
Apr 2011: Response to the draft document “Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: Recommendations from Birth to Six Months”
April 2011. Helen Ward. Kids First Parents Association of Canada - "Response to the draft document 'Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: Recommendations from Birth to Six Months'".
From pensions for “stay at home mums” to beer and popcorn: How the Liberal party reversed its policy on children and families
The Liberals have done a complete reversal of their position on children's care. In 1999, the Liberal government issued a report with a set of principles to guide child and family policy that makes the Conservative party $1,200 plan look…
Feb 1, 2011 interview on Roadkill radio on violation of privacy and parental consent
Feb 1, 2011 interview on Roadkill radio on violation of privacy and parental consent, UBC’s HELP, the EDI and data linkage
