Children First Canada is a national charitable organization that serves as a strong, effective and independent voice for all 8 million children in Canada.
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Join us on October 30th, 2025, at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Toronto for the Future is NOW! Awards—a powerful celebration of Canada’s youngest changemakers who are dedicated to building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
Toronto, ON – May 27, 2025 – Children First Canada (CFC) is proud to mark its 10th anniversary by celebrating a decade of impact in advancing the rights and well-being of children, and by honouring 10 extraordinary Canadian leaders with the Champions for Children Awards. These awards recognize individuals and...
Children First Canada (CFC) is a national charity with a bold and ambitious vision that together we can make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up. CFC acts as a catalyst to ensure every child in Canada thrives – now and for generations to come...
Calgary, AB – November 19, 2024 – Children First Canada is excited to announce the upcoming National Child Day event, taking place tomorrow on November 20, 2024. This year marks the 35 th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The event’s theme, #8MillionEmpowered, will...
Ten children from across Canada honoured for their leadership in making social change. TORONTO, MAY 7, 2024 – Canada’s top young changemakers were unveiled today by The Future is NOW! Awards. Ten inspirational children and youth from across the country were chosen for their leadership in defending children’s rights and...
Week 11 of the #SDGAccelerator wrapped with an inspiring Community Exhibition! 💡✨ Youth showcased bold projects—from mental health to climate action and Indigenous justice—driving real change in their communities. 🌍❤️
#YouthLeadership #SDG
Canada dropped to 67th place in the 2025 KidsRights Index — falling in 3 out of 5 key areas and earning its lowest score in Child Rights Environment (134th).
It’s time to prioritize children’s rights and demand better for Canada’s 8 million kids.
#ChildrensRights #Canada
We are urging the federal government to address the top 10 threats to childhood in Canada. Join us in Raising Canada!
The Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP) is a growing movement of children and youth who are speaking up for their rights – and sharing their views with parliamentarians. Young people across Canada are uniting as one voice so they can be heard at the highest levels of government.
We’re stronger together. We need your voice!
Kids represent 25% of the population and 100% of our future, yet they cannot vote. We are urging the federal government to address the top 10 threats to childhood in Canada. Join us in Raising Canada!
