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Title: National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada

Publisher: National Citizens Inquiry

First Publishing: PDF, English, Canada, April 30, 2025

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ISBN 978-1-998416-17-2

National Citizens Inquiry, 2025.

National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada, April 30, 2025

This title has three volumes:

Volume 1: Executive Summary

Volume 2: Analysis

Volume 3: Witness Transcripts

Commissioners:  Kenneth R. Drysdale, Chairperson

Patricia Robertson

Myriam Bohémier

Stephan Larsson

Thank you to the thousands of volunteers across Canada who worked tirelessly to make the hearings possible.

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April 30, 2025

To:  The National Citizens Inquiry (NCI)

Re: National Citizens Inquiry Investigation: Are Children Safe in Canada

In accordance with the Mandate and Terms of Reference established by the National Citizens Inquiry, we, as fully Independent Commissioners, have conducted an inquiry into the safety of children in Canada.

With this letter, we respectfully submit our findings, as detailed in this Report, to the citizen-organized and citizen-funded National Citizens Inquiry.

Signed, the Independent Commissioners:

Kenneth R. Drysdale                      Patrycia Robertson

Chairperson

Myriam Bohemier                           Stephan Larson

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Notice to Reader

The Inquiry into the safety of children in Canada is presented with the intent to inform and foster understanding regarding the matters discussed herein. It is important for readers to understand that the analysis, conclusions, and recommendations contained in this Report are based solely on the sworn testimony received from the witnesses who voluntarily appeared before the Commission and testified. The Commissioners have relied upon the truthfulness and completeness of each witness‘s testimony as presented. It is and remains the sole responsibility of the witnesses to assure the accuracy and veracity of their testimonies.

Readers are cautioned to critically examine each issue by considering the content, intent, and validity of all information presented herein. The Report has been diligently prepared to the best of the Commissioners‘ abilities, with deference to the information provided. However, it may not necessarily represent an exhaustive understanding of each topic discussed.

It is important to note that despite invitations extended, no government or regulatory agency participated in the NCI Vancouver Hearings, thereby excluding their direct input from this Report. Consequently, certain additional information that may have been pertinent to the topics discussed herein may have been left out due to the non-participation, refusal, or failure of various government agencies and regulators to engage in this investigative process.

In light of these circumstances, readers are urged to consider these factors and exercise discernment while reviewing this Report. It is vital to approach the content with an open and critical mind, recognizing that this Report may not encompass all relevant perspectives or information.