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The ‘she-cession’ and the impact on Clubs

May 15 2020

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By Owen Charters We have spoken a lot about the impact of this pandemic on children and youth, but there is one other segment of the population that is seeing significant effects of physical distancing and isolation. Some pundits have called this economic recession a ‘she-cession’ because it is disproportionately affecting women and their economic...
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Digging out

May 8 2020

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The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada (May 8). Full transcript below. If you watch news coverage of disasters like fire, tornadoes, or floods, you know the extent of the devastation that they wreak. The thing about these disasters is that you can see the devastation: homes lost, buildings destroyed, roads gone....
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Cautious optimism

May 1 2020

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The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada (May 1). Full transcript below. It’s the first day of May. Better weather is predicted in much of the country. It’s now been over 50 days since we entered this state of physical distancing and isolation to combat the coronavirus.We are now hearing from several...
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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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