Time Is Up: Children and Families Take Over Parliament Hill to Demand Online Safety
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 — June 10, 2026 — Children […]
Children First Canada Completes Feasibility Study for the What Works Centre for Kids
Children First Canada is proud to announce the completion of a feasibility study exploring the creation of a What Works Centre for Kids: a collaborative hub designed to develop, test, and scale proven solutions that improve the lives of children and youth. Supported by an investment from the Calgary Foundation, the study brought together a […]
Stop Stalling. Start Protecting: Kids Can’t Keep Waiting for an Online Safety Act | Children First Canada to testify at Heritage Committee
OTTAWA (February 3, 2026) — As countries like Australia and France move ahead with sweeping age-based restrictions and major legal action rocks US-based tech industry, the country’s top online safety advocates will appear before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage to urge Parliament to table and pass a strong, child-centred Online Safety […]
Statement from Children First Canada on Grok/X and Online Child Safety
Children First Canada’s foremost concern is, and always has been, the safety and dignity of children and the protection of their rights. Recent reports about Grok being used to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM) underscore a broader and deeply troubling reality: many online platforms and AI-enabled tools are failing to protectchildren. This is not […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]