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A video call grid shows twenty-three participants, primarily children in white chef coats, enthusiastically gesturing and smiling from their respective kitchens.

Fourth annual Kid Food Nation contest celebrates young chefs from across Canada

Kid Food Nation winners at our virtual gala with YTV hosts Spencer & Tyra and celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford Click here to buy the Kid Food Nation Cookbook, Volume 4! TORONTO, ON – Created through the partnership of President’s Choice...

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BGC Canada welcomes federal investment in youth, childcare, and other social supports that will benefit families

BGC Canada welcomes federal investment in youth, childcare, and other social supports that will benefit families

November 30, 2020—Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada applauds the federal government’s immediate investments and strategic, long-term planning detailed in today’s Fall Economic Statement (FES). The FES focuses on several vital priorities that will support children, youth, and families now...

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Boosting Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens at Core of New Partnership between BGC Canada and The Co-operators

Boosting Financial Literacy for Kids and Teens at Core of New Partnership between BGC Canada and The Co-operators

TORONTO, ON | November 25, 2020 – In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, The Co-operators and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada have partnered to bring the fundamentals of financial literacy to youth at Clubs across the country. “It’s never...

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A black-and-white close-up photograph features a smiling young girl with long hair, overlaid with the text "SYSTEMIC OPPORTUNITY can change lives."

Opportunity changes everything: BGC Canada launches new Systemic Opportunity campaign

Toronto, ON, October 21, 2020 – Today, Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada launched a new campaign that reinforces the important role Boys & Girls Clubs play in building social safety nets for so many young Canadians. The COVID-19 pandemic...

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BGC Canada Truth and Reconciliation Commitment Statement

BGC Canada Truth and Reconciliation Commitment Statement

The BGC movement commits to supporting Indigenous children, youth, and families in the communities we serve. We commit to creating equitable spaces for Indigenous staff, partners, and community members. We call for an end to the systemic inequities faced by...

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NHL 50/50+ Sweepstakes Presented by Honda to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs on August 15

NHL 50/50+ Sweepstakes Presented by Honda to Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs on August 15

NEW YORK (August 14, 2020) – The National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a one-day NHL 50/50+ Sweepstakes presented by Honda, Official Automotive Partner of the NHL, taking place Saturday, Aug. 15 to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America...

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BGC Canada & Hyundai Canada announce Youth of the Year

BGC Canada & Hyundai Canada announce Youth of the Year

National initiative will provide a platform to amplify youth leadership and advocacy Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, in partnership with Hyundai Canada, is thrilled to announce a national Youth of the Year initiative that celebrates youth leadership and achievement...

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The kids aren’t alright

https://vimeo.com/435072362 The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada (July 3). Full transcript below. With summer here, I know that Clubs are shifting focus. Usually we go from out of school programs to summer camps, typically an...

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Leadership Blog

Finding the balance

The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada (June 26). Full transcript below. This may not be as exciting a topic as some of the other weeks, but I think it's an important one. I want to...

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