BGC Canada | News - Part 83

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Encouraging and empowering children and youth

BGC News

Apr 3

BGC Canada has over 22 national programs that address many of the serious problems that face Canada’s young people, including: childhood obesity/inactivity child safety poverty & hunger bullying low self-esteem & self-image academic failure and school drop-out youth crime and marginalization Tailoring our programs to address the specific concerns of communities across Canada, BGC help...
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Canada Can Do More To Protect Our Children Online

CEO Blog

Mar 28

My 7-year-old uses a tablet. I can monitor what he downloads and plays. But recently he has been tempted by ads and clickbait in his favourite games, targeted to his age group. Personalized ads. Suggested posts. Recommended follows. Every day, adults consent to monitoring, to habit tracking, to "tailored experiences." But rules regarding consent don't...
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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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