Countdown for Kids Begins: National Coalition Demands Online Safety Act by Year-End to Protect Canada’s Children
Ottawa, ON – This Thursday, November 20th, on National Child Day, a powerful coalition of organizations are joining together with parents, children and youth to launch the Countdown for Kids. The 40-day national campaign calls on the Government of Canada to re-table the Online Harms Act before midnight on December 31, 2025, and rename it […]
The Future is NOW! Awards Celebrate Canada’s Next Generation of Changemakers
Ten extraordinary youth recognized for driving change and shaping a brighter future for all children. TORONTO, October 29, 2025 – Children First Canada is proud to announce the winners of The Future is NOW! Awards, recognizing Canada’s top 10 most inspiring young changemakers. Presented by Rogers, with Suzanne Rogers serving as Honourary Chair, this prestigious […]
New Report: Vast Majority of Canadian Kids are Bullied and Don’t Feel Supported in School
Annual ‘Raising Canada’ report also details record-high levels of poverty and mental health issues. September 2, Calgary, AB – As Canadian students head back to school, the latest annual Raising Canada report reveals a generation at risk. The report, released today, finds that the top 10 threats to childhood are getting worse with shocking rates of […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact for Canada’s Children
Together, we’ve raised our hands for change. Now, we raise them in celebration. This year marks a milestone in the movement to make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up. Since 2015, Children First Canada (CFC) has united Canadians around a bold vision for Canada’s kids and become the leading […]
Children First Canada Celebrates 10 Years of Impact and Honours 10 Iconic Champions for Children
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 organizations whose leadership has significantly […]
Children First Canada is seeking six summer interns to join our team!
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 – by protecting their rights […]
Children First Canada Announces Recipients of the “Champions for Children Awards” – Honouring 10 Iconic Canadians and Celebrating 10 Years of Impact
Toronto, ON – April 10, 2025 – Children First Canada (CFC) is proud to announce the recipients of the Champions for Children Award in celebration of the organization’s 10th anniversary. These prestigious awards will honour 10 iconic Canadian leaders and organizations whose leadership, dedication, and transformative contributions have significantly advanced the rights of children and […]
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 showcase incredible speakers, performers, and […]
New Report Reveals Record Increases in Violence, Poverty, Mental Health Issues and Sexploitation Among Canada’s Kids
Annual ‘Raising Canada’ report includes a unified plea by child advocates for urgent government action. October 16, 2024, Calgary, AB – The state of childhood in Canada has reached a breaking point. The seventh annual Raising Canada report, released today, finds that the top 10 threats to childhood are escalating, with children’s quality of life […]
The Future is NOW! Awards: Canada’s Top 10 Young Changemakers Announced
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 tackling urgent issues that matter […]