Raising all our children: reflections from the Arctic
As a little girl, my parents taught me a simple lesson that has been an anchor for my soul and a driving force behind my efforts to be a champion for children. It goes like this: Children don’t choose the circumstances they are born into, but we all have a role to play in raising […]
A Promising Start: We’re in the Hill Times!
A Promising Start: Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Canadian Children and Youth Published April 15, 2019 in The Hill Times C-441 marks a promising start in the effort to make Canada a world-leading country for kids. A private member’s bill tabled on April 9 by Anne Minh-Thu Quach, NDP MP for Salaberry-Suroit, aims to […]
A Promising Start: Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Canadian Children and Youth
Today marks a promising start in the effort to make Canada a world-leading country for kids. A private member’s bill tabled by Anne Minh-Thu Quach, NDP MP for Salaberry-Suroit, aims to move the needle for Canada’s children through the establishment of a federal Commissioner for Children and Youth. Members of Children’s Healthcare Canada and many […]
Children First Canada Announces Changes to the Leadership Team and Board
We are pleased to announce that our Founder, Sara Austin, is returning to Children First Canada in a full time capacity as CEO, effective April 1, 2019.
Children First Canada Responds to the 2019 Federal Budget
Children First Canada has been advocating for a children’s budget, and we are pleased to see that the government’s GBA+ measures includes an increased focus on young people, signalling investments of almost $6 billion for measures aimed at youth.
Statement by Children First Canada
A statement by Children First Canada regarding the repeal of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth Act, 2007, and the closure of the office of the child advocate. Click here to read or download full statement.
#RaiseYourHand4Kids
Every child deserves a champion! Every child deserves a champion, and that’s why the Government of Canada needs to keep its promise to establish a federal Commission for Children and Youth. The role of the Commission would be to promote the best interests of children, hold the government accountable, and speak with or on behalf […]
Video – Children First Canada
Together we can make Canada the best place for children to grow up.
Chronicle Herald: Canadian Children’s Charter almost finalized
Chronicle Herald – Canadian Children’s Charter Almost Finalized
MBC Radio: Youth discuss reconciliation at Ottawa forum
MBC Radio: Youth discuss reconciliation