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20 years of learning, laughter, and community building – Fidelity Canada and BGC Canada celebrate 20 years of academic support and encouragement for kids

Nov 10 2022

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TORONTO, Nov. 10, 2022 /CNW/ - This fall Fidelity Canada and BGC Canada (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada) are celebrating their 20th year of partnership in helping kids and teens develop the skills they need to succeed."At Fidelity Canada, we are committed to giving back to the communities in which we work and live and it has...
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Baskin-Robbins Canada remits cheque for $25,000 to BGC Canada as part of annual back-to-school campaign, Pink Spoon, in support of Canadian youth

Nov 2 2022

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Beyond financial support, Canadian youth benefit from scoops, smiles and clubs across Canada TORONTO, November 2, 2022 – Baskin-Robbins Canada presented a cheque for $25,000 to BGC Canada today in support of the organization’s life-enhancing programs for Canadian youth. The funds were raised from August to October thanks to an annual, in-store fundraiser during the back-to-school...
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Supporting Resilient Children, Youth, and Families: Pre-Budget Submission in Advance of the 2023 Federal Budget

Oct 20 2022

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Recommendations for Budget 2023Recommendation 1 - Establish federal funding to support before- and after-school care for children age six and up.Recommendation 2 – Create and fund an inclusive workforce strategy for the human and community services sector, including dedicated mental health supports.Recommendation 3 – Continue to support the modernization of the non-profit and charitable sector...
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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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