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Leadership Blog

Address to the National Association of Friendship Centres

By Owen Charters Earlier this year, I was honoured to attend and speak at the opening ceremony of the National Association of Friendship Centres Annual General Meeting in Ottawa. It was a wonderful experience—I was part of the Grand Entry,...

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A simple formula: Basic Needs, Brighter Future

We are excited to share our latest video, featuring the Basic Needs, Brighter Future program, sponsored by PC Children’s Charity. Basic Needs, Brighter Future has two main objectives: feed more young people at BGC, and promote the importance of nutritional...

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Leadership Blog

Lest we forget

By Owen Charters In the last couple of months, I’ve been wrestling with the issue of my boys playing with army toys and toy guns. It seems that no matter what a pacifist parent might try to control or contain,...

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Award-winning recipes reflect Canada’s cultural diversity

Behind every great meal is a great story. Last Sunday, 26 young chefs shared their signature recipes and the stories behind them at the second annual Kid Food Nation gala. Hosted by YTV’s Carlos Bustamante, this year’s gala took place...

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Building community, one bike at a time

By Owen Charters *this op-ed was recently published on toronto.com The gymnasium echoes with excited voices as volunteers and Boys and Girls Club members begin tearing boxes open and pulling out bicycle parts. It’s August in Toronto, and I’m at...

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YOUth in Office tackles issues of youth employment and mental health

For the past several years, BGC Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada have partnered together to bring young leaders from all across Canada to Parliament Hill to see democracy in action. For our 5th year, we are excited...

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Quaker® brings the joy of warmth to Canadian families in-need this winter

Quaker® donating winter coats, ensuring Canadian children in-need stay warm Oct. 23, 2018 - For Canadian families in-need, warm winter clothing often comes second to providing the basics. According to a recent study from Quaker Canada, more than one in five Canadian parents...

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The second annual Kid Food Nation gala brings together young chefs from across Canada

Inspired by her dad's love of cooking and island heritage, nine-year-old Briana decided to submit her Jamaican Chicken Soup to the Kid Food Nation recipe contest. Now she is one of 26 proud contest winners! Representing every province and territory...

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We have our winners!

A huge congratulations to our 2018 Kid Food Nation winners! The Kid Food Nation national recipe contest asks kids across the country to share their love of good food by submitting original, healthy recipes that highlighted their culture or their...

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