Join us on National Child Day for a special virtual event on November 20th, 2024, as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child! This year’s theme, #8MillionEmpowered, highlights our collective goal to empower all 8 million kids in Canada by defending...
The Young Canadians’ Parliament is a 14-week civic leadership program that engages youth (under 18) in their rights and Canada’s democratic system. Members also learn how to advocate for themselves and others in their community. Click here to learn more about the program. Register now: Young Canadians’ Parliament Registration 24/25 This year’s YCP...
The Young Canadians’ Parliament is a 12-week civic leadership program that engages youth (under 18) in their rights and Canada’s democratic system. Members also learn how to advocate for themselves and others in their community. Young Canadians’ Parliament Registration 23/24 This year’s YCP will be taking place on Zoom on...
2023 marks the 30th anniversary of National Child Day in Canada – it’s a day to honour our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the...
November 20 is celebrated as National Child Day in Canada. This special day recognizes our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of...
Launched in 2018, Raising Canada is an annual series of reports that track the top 10 threats to childhood. The report sheds light on the reality that one-third of kids in Canada do not enjoy a safe and healthy childhood. For more than a decade, the state of childhood in...
(English only) Join us at any one of our virtual drop-in info sessions.
(English only) Join us at any one of our virtual drop-in info sessions.
(French only) Join us at any one of our virtual drop-in info sessions.
(English only) Join us at any one of our virtual drop-in info sessions.
(Bilingual) Join us at any one of our virtual drop-in info sessions.
(English only) Join us at any one of our virtual drop-in info sessions.
As Canada rebuilds from the pandemic, there is an urgent need to make big, bold investments in our youngest citizens. Children First Canada (CFC) is pleased to host a special high-level event on June 7 at 12 p.m. ET, to catalyze investments in children and youth to reverse the damaging...
