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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As we look back on 10 years of impact, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable Champions for Children who have helped drive change, elevate children’s voices, and advance policies that put kids first.
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.
Young Canadians are picking up the phone on Parliament Hill, calling on federal leaders to pass the Safe Social Media Act, and inviting children across Canada to join them in calling on National Child Day. OTTAWA, November 12, 2026 — The future is calling, and Canada’s children are asking Parliament...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Raising Canada report calls on Parliament to make children its top priority this fall by passing a stronger Safe Social Media Act OTTAWA, ON, September 8, 2026 – As millions of children return to school this fall, Children First Canada (CFC) is issuing an urgent wake-up...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Landmark Social Media Safety Act Signals a New Era for Canada’s 8 Million Kids The Era of Impunity for Big Tech Must End: Children First Canada Welcomes Introduction of the Legislation and Calls on Parliament to Act with Urgency to Protect Children and Youth. OTTAWA, ON —...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Landmark Social Media Safety Act Signals a New Era for Canada’s 8 Million Kids The Era of Impunity for Big Tech Must End: Children First Canada Welcomes Introduction of the Legislation and Calls on Parliament to Act with Urgency to Protect Children and Youth. OTTAWA, ON —...
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!
