Thank you, Madam Chair. I move that Bill 6 be amended by adding the following immediately after the title "CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES ACT";

Whereas the family is the basic unit of society and its well-being should be supported and promoted;

And whereas children are entitled to protection from abuse, harm and neglect;

And whereas children are entitled to be informed of their rights and involved in decisions affecting those rights and their lives;

And whereas families are entitled to be informed of their rights and to participate in the decisions affecting those rights;

And whereas it is recognized that decisions concerning children should be made in accordance with the best interests of children, with a recognition that differing cultural values and practices must be respected in those determinations; And whereas each community has a role in supporting and promoting the best interests of the children and the well-being of families in the community;

And whereas it is desirable to provide in law for the timely resolution of matters concerning children;

Thank you.