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Canada is one of the best countries in which to grow up. Kids who live in Canada have won the lottery. Canada takes good care of youth. Sadly, these statements are not always true.
In 2016, Children First Canada was ready to publicly bust the myths about the state of childhood in Canada. In conjunction with the Angus Reid Institute and Economic Club of Canada, we released our landmark report, The Kids Are Not Alright. The national study revealed alarming statistics affecting a large portion of Canada’s youngest citizens – warning Canadians that it’s time to measure up.
This marked our first public campaign to bring awareness and support to the issues facing Canadian children. Under the umbrella of Children First Canada, we harnessed the strength of many individuals and organizations that shared a common commitment to improving the lives of children.
Collectively, Canadians have the power to influence government decisions and improve the lives of children. Sign the Raising Canada Call to Action to urge the federal government to tackle the top 10 threats to childhood and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on children. Together, we can make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow 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 —...
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,...
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...