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A Message to our BGC Family – April 9

Apr 9 2020

CEO Blog

The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada (April 9). Full transcript below. It’s just before the long weekend, and for those celebrating Easter, it’s Good Friday tomorrow followed by Easter Sunday. Across my family there are celebrations of Easter and Passover, all being done remotely as we break bread virtually.Celebrating holidays and...
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Stay #ClubStrong

Apr 3 2020

CEO Blog

The latest message from Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada (April 3). Full transcript below. It is the end of the third week of self-isolation and we are now hearing that it may be up to twelve more weeks in some jurisdictions in order to ensure we have this pandemic under control.These are tough times....
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goeasy, Ltd. Donates to BGCs Emergency Relief Fund

Apr 3 2020

BGC News

goeasy, Ltd. has donated $150,000 to a COVID-19 emergency relief fund that will support Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada. By repurposing this year’s planned funding to emergency relief, goeasy is helping Clubs provide the most critical and essential services in their local communities. “As partners of the Boys and Girls Clubs for over 15...
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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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