BGCC Briefs, Policies and Positions
House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-Budget Consultations: Investing in Youth Crime Prevention (August 2009) Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada presented to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in 2009 regarding increasing investments in youth crime prevention. The attached pdf is largely based on the 2008 roots of youth violence report, but also does contain some new statistics and information.
Boys and Girls Clubs: Creating Positive Alternatives for Canadian Youth - Strategies to address the roots of youth violence (Fall 2008)
BGCC has developed a research paper to make the case for support for Boys and Girls Clubs called, Boys and Girls Clubs: Creating Positive Alternatives for Canadian Youth - Strategies to address the roots of youth violence. It is a synthesis of child and youth research that profiles the important contributions that Boys and Girls Clubs make in positively impacting the well-being of Canadian children and youth; the paper also provides recommendations for public policy. For more information, please contact mdeboisbriand@bgccan.com. Download PDF
BGCC Brief on Need for Support for National After-School (Out-of-School) Program Initiative (August 2008)
BGCC submitted a pre-budget brief to the federal Department of Finance in August. The brief, titled Transforming Out-of-School Hours to Achieve Better Health, Educational Attainment and Lifelong Productivity for Young Children recommends the development of a national out-of-school initiative to help promote physical, emotional and social health in school-aged children and youth.
BGCC Promotes Increased Physical Activity and Healthy Eating (Fall 2007)
BGCC's position paper, Contributing to Physical Activity and Healthy Eating for Young Canadians calls for making access to physical activity and food security a federal priority.
Boys and Girls Clubs: Developing Healthy and Confident Young People (April 2007)
BGCC has developed a research paper to make the case for support for Boys and Girls Clubs called, Boys and Girls Clubs: Developing Healthy and Confident Young People. It is a synthesis of child and youth research that profiles the important contributions that Boys and Girls Clubs make in positively impacting the well-being of Canadian children and youth. For more information, please contact mdeboisbriand@bgccan.com.
BGCC's Brief to HUMA (November 2006)
BGCC presented a brief to the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) in Ottawa on November 2nd, 2006. The BGCC brief and appearance was in response to the funding cuts to HRSDC programs announced by the Government of Canada on September 25, 2006. Of particular interest and concern to BGCC was the announced cuts to government funding of $55.4 million of investments to Youth Employment Initiatives and 13.8 million in spending to the Social Development Partnerships Program.
The focus of the brief was the potential cuts to the Summer Career Placement Program (SCPP) under the Government of Canada’s youth employment initiatives. The brief profiles the potential impact of such funding cuts; the value of this funding for the young people, the children, families and their communities, as well as, our sector; recommendations; and youth testimonials.
Current Status:
The following recommendation was put forward from HUMA to the House of Commons:
"That, in consideration of the funding cuts to HRSDC announced September 25, 2006, the Human Resources, Social Development, and Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee (HUMA) recommend that the government continue funding the Summer Career Placement Program at the 2005-2006 level and that the chair report the adoption of this motion to the House forthwith."
Minister Finley's response on November 3rd, 2006 is that the Government will be reviewing the recommendations made in the HUMA report.
BGCC submits Pre-Budget Brief to the Department of Finance (April 2006)
This brief focuses on three fundamental strategic areas that, if addressed with adequate funding, policy and support would dramatically improve the opportunities for children, youth and their families, and in particular those who are most at-risk. These include: Providing Opportunities for Youth and Crime Prevention; Standing up for Families and Children (with a focus on middle childhood 6 -12 years of age): and Aboriginal Children, Youth and Families. The brief also notes that to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of programs funded through government, the government needs to provide funding in a consistent and sustainable manner to voluntary sector organizations which address the needs faced by Canadians.
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