What We Do

Childhood is changing before our eyes, and the evidence is impossible to ignore. Since 2018, the Raising Canada report has tracked the top 10 threats to childhood and provided a national picture of the health, safety and wellbeing of Canada’s children. This year, the report delivers an urgent wake-up call.

A 40-day national campaign calling on the Government of Canada to reintroduce the Online Safety Act before December 31.

Join us for the Future is NOW! Awards—a powerful celebration of Canada’s youngest changemakers who are dedicated to building a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Improving the Mental Health and Resilience of Youth.

The pandemic has led to unprecedented challenges for children and youth. Children First Canada is leading a national response to mitigate the impacts on kids.

The SDG Accelerator Program is a national initiative for youth aged 12–18 who want to make a difference in their communities while helping Canada achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Children have valuable ideas and opinions. The Young Canadians’ Parliament is a growing movement of young people under 18 who are speaking up for their rights – and sharing their views with parliamentarians.

November 20 is National Child Day in Canada. It’s a time to promote children’s rights and to amplify the voices of young Canadians. Join the celebrations from coast to coast to coast!

Children First Canada mobilized young people from across the country to establish the nation’s first Children’s Charter – a plan for children by children.

This landmark report launched a national movement to make Canada the best place in the world for kids to grow up. The Kids Are Not Alright warns Canadians that it’s #TimeToMeasureUp.