January, 2018 - BGC Canada

A Black man points toward a computer screen while assisting a young Black girl with braided hair who is focused on the monitor.

Teaching young Canadians digital skills

Today, the Canadian Government announced CanCode, a $50-million federal program that gives students from kindergarten to grade 12 the opportunity to learn coding and other digital skills. The funding will also provide thousands of Canadian teachers with the tools needed...

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Teen girl mentoring young girl #LeadersToday

Build Canada by giving back

We are proud to once again partner with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on the Canada Service Corps, inspiring young people to give back to their communities. Young Canadians want big things for themselves, their communities, and their country,...

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NHL players Daniel and Henrik Sedin with kids

Sedin Family Foundation partners with BGC Canada to expand parenting program

Thanks to generous funding from the Sedin Family Foundation, BGC Canada will partner with the Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre to bring their national parenting program, Parents Together, to Port Hardy, BC. Parents Together provides a non-judgmental setting and a flexible...

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Jennifer Lopez and Denzel Washington stand with a group of smiling children wearing colorful Boys & Girls Clubs of America t-shirts.

Why Jennifer Lopez is the best Boys & Girls Clubs spokesperson

By Mathieu ChanteloisMany of us dream of having it all, and then there's Jennifer Lopez.55 million records sold. Judge on a world-famous talent show. A movie career, a clothing line, endorsement deals, a production company, two beautiful children ... and...

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