This statement was written by members of BGC Canada's National Youth Council (NYC). The NYC is a council comprised of youth across the country who give input on and reflect youth issues and goals. The NYC operates independently of BGC Canada.As youth of BGC Clubs, we are concerned with policies and issues that urgently affect...
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Fifth annual Kid Food Nation contest celebrates young chefs from across Canada
Oct 30
Kid Food Nation winners at our 2021 virtual gala with YTV hosts Spencer & Tyra and Chef Marysol Foucault TORONTO, ON [October 30, 2021] – Created through the partnership of President’s Choice Children’s Charity, Corus Entertainment, and BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada), the fifth annual Kid Food Nation national recipe contest...
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Working Together: An Expert Panel on Canada’s Youth Mental Health Crisis
Oct 28
Over the course of the pandemic, nearly half of Canadians say their mental health has worsened. This is particularly acute for children and youth, who have grappled with school and recreation program closures and the resulting social isolation. 70% of kids ages 6 to 18 report that the pandemic has harmed their mental health in...
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