Our communities are changing. Inequality is increasing. Economic and social disparities are having a negative impact on the ability of young Canadians to be healthy and safe, and to reach their full potential as they grow toward adulthood.
As a leading national provider of after school and out-of-school programs to children and youth, Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC), is dedicated to advancing the well-being of young people and their families by addressing the important challenges facing them.
We achieve this by working in partnership with coalitions, other organizations and governments to develop positions and public policies that enhance child and youth well-being in Canada.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada works closely with governments through information, recommendations and awareness-building activities. We engage with the Government of Canada through:
- government funded projects
- information days with Members of Parliament
- government initiated policy consultations
- and briefs to various Standing Committees if the Parliament of Canada.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada approaches child and youth development from a positive, preventative developmental perspective. Our experience indicates that this approach effectively contributes to crime prevention, health promotion and positive opportunities for young people.
We focus our Public Policy efforts on:
Resources
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada Analysis of 2012 Federal Budget
What does the federal budget mean for Clubs? Read BGCC’s overview of key announcements.
Election Toolkit: Ontario
BGC Ontario election platform summary -
Election Toolkit: Manitoba
Election Toolkit: Newfoundland & Labrador
Election Toolkit: British Columbia
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada Analysis of 2011 Federal Budget
Find out what the Federal budget has in store for young people, for families and for the non-profit sector. BGCC summarizes key budgetary measures.
BGCC Federal Budget Analysis.pdf
An election platform for Canadian Children and Youth
The BGCC team has prepared an election platform that is being sent to all major federal parties. The platform calls on parties to invest resources in youth crime prevention, education and employment preparation, and to establish a national out-of-school initiative to promote physical, emotional and social health in school-aged children and youth during non-school hours.
Federal Election Platform.pdf