BGC News

Pre-Budget Submission in Advance of the 2024 Federal Budget

Aug 21 2023

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Recommendations for Budget 2024Recommendation 1 – Expand access to BGC Clubs across Canada.Invest $2 million to fund community, Club and stakeholder consultations, community demographic modelling, and expansion site identification and preparation.Invest $20 million in short-term project-based funding to enable BGC to provide or lease the space, equipment, and staff required to create new, self-sustaining Clubs...
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A Thoughtful Canada Day

Jun 30 2023

BGC News

Everyone celebrates Canada Day in their own way.As we think about July 1 and the nature of this complex country, we have gathered some information and resources to help acknowledge Canada's ongoing issues and work towards a better future together.Read BGC Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commitment Statement ACTIONSRead the TRC’s Calls to ActionWear an orange...
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BGC Canada acknowledges that our work spans many Territories and Treaty areas and we are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are with us today, those who have gone before us and the youth that continuously inspire us in the work that we do. BGC Canada’s mission statement is to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. We recognize that these values are impossible to attain without the ongoing guidance and partnership with Indigenous peoples.

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