“Transforming Child Welfare Legislation in Manitoba: Opportunities to Improve Outcomes for Children and Youth”. Report of the Legislative Review Committee. The recommendations are premised on the fact that over 90% of all children in care in Manitoba are Indigenous. “Among Canadian provinces, Manitoba has the highest rate of children in care.” Recommendations are organized around the following themes:

1. Purpose statement and guiding principles
2. Legal definitions
3. Community involvement
4. Determining when a child is in need of protection or intervention
5. Safety and risk assessments
6. Planning for children in care
7. Transition supports for youth
8. Youth rights
9. Governance
10. Accountability
11. ConfidentialityOther recommendations