BGC Canada | News - Part 10

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The Youth Mental Health Crisis

CEO Blog

May 10

By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada May 10, 2024 Yesterday, I attended the First Annual Mental Health Summit in Ottawa, where I presented on a youth mental health panel.  Unfortunately, the message was that the kids are not alright.  On one hand, kids are better at identifying and managing mental health issues than...
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BGC Clubs provide kids with basic needs so they can have brighter futures

CEO Blog

Apr 30

By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada April 30, 2024 I noticed the massive line of cars trailing out of the Club’s driveway and onto the street—stretching through intersections for blocks—filled with families depending on the Club for food essentials. For 125 years, BGC Clubs have served on the frontlines—providing necessities to young people...
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BGC Canada welcomes federal investment in children, youth in Budget 2024

BGC News

Apr 17

April 17, 2024The federal budget tabled yesterday makes progress towards tackling youth mental health, employment, and poverty. As Canada’s largest dedicated child and youth serving charity, BGC Canada applauds these investments and looks forward to working with government to implement them.BGC Canada is increasingly concerned by rising inequalities among youth. Our Clubs report increased demand...
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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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