Establishing Sustainable Youth-Adult Partnerships: Research and Recommendations
By Parnian Pardis and Alyssa Frampton of the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health Within the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health (YCRH), we pride ourselves on being a youth-led organization that advocates for child and youth health. We each contribute unique perspectives on health, so that we can approach novel situations creatively and with the best interests of children […]
UNICEF Canada: The Child and Youth Well-Being Index is here! (beta version)
Source: UNICEF Canada Many Canadians say they believe Canada must be one of the best places to be a child. Many children see things differently. The facts say that we could definitely be better. UNICEF Canada is launching the Canadian Index of Child and Youth Well-being to signpost the way from where we stand to […]
Global Matrix 3.0: Report urges recognition of childhood physical activity as a global health priority
On November 26, the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance released the Global Matrix 3.0 – the most comprehensive comparison of child and youth physical activity across the globe. This year marks the third iteration of this robust global comparison. The Global Matrix 3.0 compares 49 countries from six continents to assess global trends in childhood […]
Children First Canada: National Child Day Forum recap
Source: Children First Canada The National Child Day Forum Tuesday at Telus Harbour in Toronto was an amazing event. Nearly 50 youth aged 11-17 came together to discuss issues of child health and wellbeing and the newly finalized Canadian Children’s Charter. Over lunch, these youth delegates were charged with sitting with the adult guests and sharing […]
[ONTARIO] Position on Education Reform: Provide Your Voice
Source: Ophea The Government of Ontario is currently hosting public consultations on a number of key educational components, including the content of the Health and Physical Education curriculum, approaches to health-related topics in the classroom, parent engagement, and physical activity policy. As part of the provincial consultation process educators, parents, students, and stakeholders are invited […]
Ontario’s Young People deserve an Advocate’s Office
By Alyssa Frampton and Parnian Pardis of the Young Canadians Roundtable on Health On Thursday, November 15th, the Ford Ontario Government chose to axe the Ontario Children and Youth Advocate’s Office. Young people always deserve protection of their rights and their safety, regardless of who holds the government power, and this decision by the Ontario Government […]
4th Annual BC Pediatric Diabetes Day: February 1-2
Feb 1 -2 (Friday-Saturday) | Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue | Vancouver BC Target audience: pediatricians, specialists caring for children and youth with diabetes, diabetes educators, social workers, pharmacists, and dietitians. Highlights New larger venue, interesting plenary sessions and lots of small interactive workshops Two breakout sessions designed to address the Nursing Supportive Services […]
Children and youth have a right to an advocate – they also desperately need one
Today, ten leading organizations released a statement urging the Government of Ontario to reconsider its decision to eliminate the position of the Provincial Child Advocate. The statement was signed by: Campaign 2000: End Child and Family Poverty in Canada Canadian Association of Social Workers Canadian Coalition for the Rights of Children Child Welfare League of […]
Kids Help Phone Releases Results of 24/7 Texting Service Pilot Launch And Expands Nationally
Support is Just a Text Away for All Youth Across Canada Crisis Text Line powered by Kids Help Phone is being rolled out nationally in both English and French making access to mental health support just a text away for all youth in Canada. Research has uncovered that 42 per cent of young people would rather write […]
Join Children First Canada in Toronto for National Child Day!
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018Location: TELUS Harbour (25 York Street) TorontoTime for Youth: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Lunch with Adults: 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Children First Canada is hosting an exciting forum in honour of National Child Day! The event will bring together children and youth with leaders from the business, not-for-profit and government sectors to discuss the […]