CTV Winnipeg: Suicide, poverty and obesity among threats to Manitoba kids named in report
CTV Winnipeg: Release of the Raising Canada report more
The Star Edmonton: Mental Health Hospitalizations, self-harm in Canadian Children on the rise, new report finds
The Star Edmonton: Release of the Raising Canada report More
CTV Atlantic: Many families with children struggling to make ends meet: report
CTV Atlantic: Release of the Raising Canada report more
CTV Toronto: Suicide second leading cause of death among Canadian children: study
CTV Toronto: Release of the Raising Canada report more
CMAJ News: Poor mental health, poverty threaten Canadian kids: report
CMAJ News: Release of the Raising Canada Report more
CTV Calgary: Calls to improve health and safety of Canadian children ahead of the federal election
CTV Calgary: Release of the Raising Canada Report more
Radio Canada International: A damning report and a call to action to better the lot of Canadian children
Radio Canada International: Release of the Raising Canada report more
CBC Edmonton: Kids need more help dealing with depression, anxiety, say child advocates
CBC Edmonton: Release of the Raising Canada report more
Child Advocates Urge Government Leaders to Ensure the Health and Safety of Canada’s Children
Children First Canada reveals top 10 threats facing kids across the country TORONTO, September 3, 2019 – A national call to action released today asks federal political leaders to address the top 10 issues threatening Canada’s children including poverty, abuse, obesity, suicide, bullying, and preventable injuries. According to the research, of the 8 million children […]
The Power of a Youthquake: Engaging youth could transform Canada
As youth gather in Ottawa this week at the first-ever Canada Youth Summit, a report released today highlights the top priorities for Canadian youth and opportunities to strengthen civic engagement.
‘Another Youthquake? Exploring the concerns, priorities, and political engagement of Canadian youth aged 15 to 30.’, released by Abacus Data, and commissioned by a coalition of National Youth Serving Agencies, indicates that young people care most about the rising cost of housing, climate change, mental health, and child and family poverty. Over 60% of youth surveyed said these are very serious or extremely serious issues.