Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth

What Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth does

The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) is an independent officer of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly mandated to advocate for the rights, interests, and well-being of children and youth across the province. It serves Manitoba children, youth, and young adults, particularly those involved with child welfare, youth justice, mental health, disability, and other provincial service systems. The office employs approximately 51 staff and delivers a portfolio of services including individual case advocacy, systemic advocacy, public education, and specialized programs such as the Young Advocate Advisory Support (YAAS) program, the Serious Injury Program (launched 2023), and the planned Promise of Seeds initiative (2026). The organization produces annual reports, special reports, presentations, and media releases to document its advocacy work and to influence policy across government systems.

MACY's core business model is statutory advocacy rather than commercial activity. The office holds no products, technology platforms, or proprietary technology infrastructure; its outputs are reports, case-based advocacy, and policy recommendations. It is funded through legislative appropriations to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly and does not generate revenue through pricing, subscriptions, or commercial contracts. The office operates multiple program lines, including Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA) partnership activities and Re-Right partnerships, and maintains a public-facing presence through reports, presentations, and media releases.

MACY's competitive position is defined entirely by its statutory mandate, which provides a sole-source legislative authority to advocate for children and youth in Manitoba. The office's initiatives — including the 2018 legislative mandate expansion, the 2023 launch of the Serious Injury Program, and the 2026 Promise of Seeds initiative — reflect ongoing growth of its advocacy scope. Because MACY is a government entity, traditional commercial metrics such as revenue, ARR, market share, and customer acquisition costs do not apply; its scale is measured by appropriations, headcount, and case throughput rather than revenue.

Name

Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth

Legal name

Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth

Website

https://manitobaadvocate.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth is an independent office of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly that provides statutory advocacy, individual case support, and systemic oversight for Manitoba children and youth involved with provincial services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child and Youth Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAG

Child Protection & Child Rights

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPADAGAG

Child Rights & Protection

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

Keywords

• Child advocacy services
• Youth rights protection
• Child death investigations
• Serious injury reviews
• Public education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: MACY is an independent office of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly funded by provincial government appropriations. Services are provided free of charge to Manitoba children, youth, young adults and families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MACY provides direct advocacy services to Manitoba children, youth, and young adults (birth to age 21), along with child death reviews and investigations, serious injury reviews and investigations, systemic advocacy, research, public education, and youth engagement programs. All services are delivered free of charge under the authority of The Advocate for Children and Youth Act and guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Product overview

Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) is an independent office of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly that provides a portfolio of advocacy services for children, youth, and young adults. The core offering consists of direct Advocacy Services supplemented by Child Death Reviews and Investigations, a Serious Injury Reviews and Investigations Program (launched July 2023), Systemic Advocacy, Youth Engagement, Public Education, Research, Monitoring and Quality Assurance, and Reconciliation initiatives. Key programs include the Youth Ambassador Advisory Squad (YAAS) and The Re-Right Project mural initiative. MACY produces publications including Annual Reports and Special Reports such as 'Niigan nakeyaa Oshkinawe: The Truth of the Youth' and 'Natawihisowin Oci Maskikiya'. In February 2026, MACY launched 'The Promise of Seeds' framework for recommendation development and monitoring. The organization operates under The Advocate for Children and Youth Act and is guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advocacy Services Direct advocacy support for children, youth, and young adults up to age 21 in Manitoba across child welfare, adoption, disabilities, mental health, addictions, education, victim support, and youth justice.
• Child Death Reviews and Investigations Reviews public services delivered to young people and families when a child, youth, or young adult up to age 21 dies in Manitoba and received reviewable services within 12 months preceding their death.
• Serious Injury Reviews and Investigations Program Reviews and tracks serious injuries sustained by children, youth, and young adults receiving child and family services, youth justice, mental health, and addictions services in Manitoba.
• Systemic Advocacy Identifies and addresses systemic issues affecting children, youth, young adults, and families by working collaboratively across sectors to promote conditions supporting their rights and well-being.
• Youth Engagement Creates and facilitates opportunities for youth to lead change through Youth Engagement Coordinators, YAAS, youth-focused events, and presentations about children's rights.
• Public Education Provides education and engagement across Manitoba on topics including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, case-related matters, community events, and facility visits.
• Research Empowers child-centred research to inform policy decisions and investments that ensure safety, well-being, and participation of children, youth, and families in Manitoba.
• Monitoring and Quality Assurance Ensures internal and external work strives toward excellence, including monitoring implementation of government recommendations and tracking the Promise of Seeds framework.
• Reconciliation Working toward reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through MACY's Reconciliation Framework led by the Indigenous Deputy Advocate and Knowledge Keeper.

Quantifiable outcome

• MACY tracks and monitors implementation of recommendations issued to government departments and public bodies
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCCYA is a national alliance of legislatively mandated advocates for children's rights from eight provinces and two territories. MACY participates as a member, working with counterparts across Canada to explore common issues, advocate for change, and uphold rights under the UNCRC. The group presents a united front on children's rights issues.
• Neecheewam Inc.notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with MACY's Youth Ambassador Advisory Squad (YAAS) on The Re-Right Project, hosting the first mural illustrating UNCRC Article 31 about children's right to play, rest and enjoy their lives. Located at 591 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg.
• Take Pride WinnipegminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with YAAS and MACY on developing the first Re-Right Project mural.
• Annie Bergen (Artist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist who developed the first mural for The Re-Right Project in collaboration with YAAS and MACY.
• West End BIZminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with YAAS and MACY on developing the first Re-Right Project mural location.
• Herc RentalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided support for the development of the first Re-Right Project mural.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Yukon Office of the Child and Youth Advocate: Statutory children's advocate office in Yukon with cross-system review authority covering child welfare, mental health, and youth justice. Direct peer in a northern Canadian jurisdiction.
• Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (Prince Edward Island): Independent PEI legislative office advocating for children, youth, and their families. Direct peer with smaller jurisdiction but similar statutory mandate.
• Office of the Representative for Children and Youth (British Columbia): Independent office of the BC Legislature that advocates for children, youth, and young adults, with cross-system mandate similar to MACY. Closely comparable in statutory structure and child welfare jurisdiction.
• New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate's Office: Independent statutory office in New Brunswick advocating for children's rights and reviewing services for children and youth. Direct peer operating under similar legislative framework as MACY.
• Office of the Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth: Saskatchewan provincial children's advocate office, independent of government, with mandate to advocate for children and youth receiving or entitled to receive public services. Direct peer operating in a neighboring prairie province.
• Office of the Alberta Child and Youth Advocate: Provincial child and youth advocate office in Alberta, mandated under separate legislation to advocate for children and youth receiving public services. Directly comparable in mandate, statutory authority, and advocacy model to MACY.
• Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth (Ontario): Ontario's now-closed children's advocate office that previously mirrored MACY's mandate. Provides a direct comparison point for advocacy scope, structure, and historical legislative evolution in the largest Canadian province.
• Nova Scotia Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth: Provincial children's advocate office in Nova Scotia with mandate to advocate for children and youth receiving designated services. Direct peer with comparable statutory authority and advocacy model.
• Office of the Child and Youth Advocate (Newfoundland and Labrador): Provincial children's advocate office in Newfoundland and Labrador with mandate to advocate for children and youth receiving government services. Comparable in scope and structure to MACY.

Others

• Canadian Council of Child and Youth Advocates (CCCYA): National alliance of provincial and territorial children's advocates, of which MACY is a member. Comparable as an ecosystem convening body rather than a direct operational peer, enabling peer benchmarking across jurisdictions.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCogbHL2ma7pn5DVqKvAbHRw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ManitobaAdvocate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mbadvocate
• Instagraminstagram.com/manitobaadvocate

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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