BGC Canada applauds the Ontario government’s recent commitment to creating a province-wide early learning and child care program. The $13.2 billion dollar investment, provided through an agreement with the federal government, will ensure lower costs and increased access to quality child care options for Ontario children and their families. The six-year agreement will create 86,000...
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BGC Canada applauds the Government of Quebec’s significant budget investments in support of community organizations
Mar 24
March 24, 2022 - Earlier this week, the Quebec Provincial Government released their Budget for 2022-2023. BGC Canada applauds the significant budget investments in support of community organizations. Funding will allow community organizations to better support children, youth and their families.The budget, released by Quebec Minister of Finance Eric Girard, provides additional investments totalling more...
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BGC Canada urges the Ontario Government to pass the Safe and Healthy Communities Act
Mar 24
BGC Canada is calling on the Ontario Government to pass Bill 60, Safe and Healthy Communities Act (Addressing Gun Violence). The Bill, brought forward by MPP Mitzie Hunter, seeks to ensure supports for community-based violence intervention programs and trauma-informed counselling for survivors and victims affected by gun violence. Greater stress from social isolation due to...
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