The Issues | BGC Canada

BGC Canada addresses the growing complexity of issues facing children and youth every day.

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Kids are facing challenges that were unimaginable even a decade or two ago.

Child poverty is on the rise. Youth mental health is collapsing. Learning loss rates are soaring. The online world is not a safe space to be.
We touch on every aspect of what the next generation needs to thrive—not just survive—because no matter what, we show up for our kids.

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Food insecurity

Canadian families deserve access to nutritious food.

Food-related costs continue to rise at alarming rates, making it difficult for families to provide fresh and healthy meals to their kids.

How we help
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Physical and Mental Health

Canadian children and youth deserve to have access to quality mental health services.

Kids are not alright. Mental health challenges are affecting young people across the country in increasing numbers.

How we help
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learning & Development

Young people in Canada deserve to feel optimistic about their future.

Post-pandemic learning loss, larger classroom sizes, and other socio-economic barriers all play a role in a child’s ability to learn.

How we help
Youth group smiling and holding BGC symbols in front of a painted wall
Building Stronger Communities

Communities across the country need more safe spaces.

Kids and teens need places beyond home and school—a place to build positive relationships, develop confidence, and make better choices.

How we help

Our impact is so remarkable, we had to measure it.

We know BGC transforms lives, so we asked Club kids to see exactly how they feel about their Clubs.

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We can’t do this work without your support.

Without BGC Clubs, kids in Canada have fewer opportunities to thrive. Help us provide a Club for every kid.

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