Welcome to MACY
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Who We Are
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) is an independent office of the Manitoba legislature. That means we are outside the government and are not a part of any government department. The Manitoba Advocate is empowered by legislation to support and advise children, youth, and young adults and families of their rights and the services which should be available to them. MACY also has the responsibilities to conduct child-centred research, to investigate and to monitor the serious injuries and deaths of young people, to issue formal recommendations to improve public services, and to monitor and report on compliance regarding the implementation of recommendations made by the Manitoba Advocate.
What We Do
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is empowered by legislation to advise children, youth, and young adults of their rights and the services which should be available to them. The Advocate also has the responsibility to raise issues with government on behalf of the province’s children, and to advise the government on issues and areas of concern.
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is an independent office of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. We are here to represent the rights, interests and viewpoints of children, youth, and young adults throughout Manitoba who are receiving, or should be receiving services.
Recent News
MANITOBA ADVOCATE RELEASES SPECIAL REPORT: INNAGAKAEYAA BIMADIZEWIN (TOWARDS…
Today, Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth Sherry Gott released the special report Innagakaeyaa Bimadizewin…
MANITOBA ADVOCATE RELEASES 2023-24 ANNUAL REPORT, NOTES CONCERNING…
Today, Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth Sherry Gott released an annual report summarizing the…
MANITOBA ADVOCATE RELEASES SPECIAL REPORT: SHIFTING THE LENS:…
Today, Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth Sherry Gott released Shifting the Lens: Understanding and…
How did we do?
From its beginning, the primary goals of the Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth were to help prepare the office for future growth, promote organizational stability, and ensure that quality and efficient services are delivered to children, youth, young adults, and their families across the province.
Reports & Publications
In addition to our annual reports, MACY is empowered by the Advocate for Children and Youth Act to report on child deaths and systemic research. These reports often contain recommendations that our quality assurance department tracks.
