The Honourable Derek Bennett, Speaker of the House of Assembly, today acknowledges the retirement of Child and Youth Advocate, Linda Clemens Spurrell. Ms. Clemens Spurrell was appointed by resolution of the House of Assembly on October 11, 2022, further to Section 4 of the Child and Youth Advocate Act.

The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate is responsible for promoting and protecting the rights of all children and youth in the province and provides public oversight of government programs and services.

Karen Grey is serving as the acting Child and Youth Advocate in the interim until such time as the recruitment process for a permanent advocate is carried out. Ms. Grey served in the role of Director of Reviews, Investigations and Systemic Advocacy in that Office, and served as the interim acting Advocate in 2022.

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“I extend my congratulations and best wishes to Linda Clemens Spurrell on her well-deserved retirement, as well as my sincere appreciation for her contributions during the time she served in this important role. Ms. Clemens Spurrell has had an outstanding career in the public service since she joined in 1993, focused entirely on the needs of children and youth of this province. As a registered social worker, she believes in the importance of advocacy, collaboration and mutual respect, which was certainly displayed during her tenure.”
Honourable Derek Bennett
Speaker of the House of Assembly

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