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Empowering 8 million kids and defending their rights to childhood

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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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Canada’s Kids Deserve a Voice in the 2025 Federal Election

Canada is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, yet it ranks 66th on the global Kids Rights IndexThis election is a chance to change that. Children First Canada is calling on all federal parties to commit to bold action to reduce child poverty, improve mental health supports, strengthen online safety, promote play and physical activity, address climate change, and commit to reconciliation—because when kids thrive, Canada thrives. Join the movement to make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up. #VoteForKidsCAN #EveryChildThriving

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Empowering 8 Million Kids: Get Ready for National Child Day on November 20,2024, and Launching the Future is NOW Awards!

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...

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❤️ Today is #HaveAHeartDay! ❤️

Every February 14, we stand up for First Nations children, advocating for their rights to safety, education, healthcare, and cultural pride.

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@SpiritBear

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Over 40% of Canadian teens (15-17) have faced dating violence, emphasizing the need for action.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/7oH4dUk

chool meals! 🍎🥣

✅ 160 more schools supported
✅ 57,000+ more kids get breakfast
✅ Future pay-what-you-can lunch program

Healthy food = better learning! 🧠💛 More provinces, let’s make this happen! 🌎

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#SchoolFoodForAll #HealthyKids #Canada

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We are urging the federal government to address the top 10 threats to childhood in Canada. Join us in Raising Canada!

YCP Youth Report and Recommendations

Recommendations from Young Canadians

Upcoming Events

Nov. 20

National Child Day 2024

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Nov. 02

Young Canadians’ Parliament 2024/2025

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Nov. 04

Young Canadians’ Parliament 23/24

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Nov. 20

National Child Day 2023

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Join the Movement!

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!

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Children and Youth

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!

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