Canada
Pathfinding country since 2018
Population of children under 18
7,230,170
Lead governing body for ending violence against children
Public Health Agency of Canada
Lead coordinating body
The Interdepartmental Working Group on Children’s Rights
Current national action plan to end violence against children
For more information on Canada
1-14-year-olds Source: UNICEF Global Database |
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Before age 18 Source: Canada National VAC Survey |
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Before age 18 Source: Canada National VAC Survey |
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11-15 year olds |
33% |
28% |
13-15 year olds |
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Prevalence data is based on available information gathered from partner databases and reports as of November 2021. Due to differences in survey design, data from National VAC Surveys may not be internationally comparable.
milestones and progress
Canada
Milestones and progress
Government commitments
Pathfinding Country
- Appointed governing body or focal point for violence against children
- Appointed lead coordinating body
Bans on corporal punishment in all settings
Safe fo Learn Call to Action endorser
Signatory to the WeProtect Global Alliance
Launch and dissemination of national data
Data collected on prevalence of violence against children
Access Canada's Child Maltreatment Surveillance Indicator Framework
Global Status Report country profile
Access Canada's Country Profile
Progress of National Action Plan (NAP)
National action plan
Launched
Costed
Funded
Involved children in the development process
Includes at least 4 INSPIRE strategies
Includes child online safety
Includes a school-based violence prevention plan
Published evaluation of NAP
Education Sector Plans embeds violence prevention
Voluntary National Review on SDG 16.2 as part of the
High-level Political Forum
Most recent voluntary National Reviews included reference to violence against children
Access Canada’s 2018 Voluntary National Review
Reporting and response portal
Helplines to report online child sexual abuse material
Source: Cybertip and Canadian human trafficking hotline