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Supporting Resilient Children, Youth, and Families: Pre-Budget Submission in Advance of the 2023 Federal Budget

Oct 20 2022

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Recommendations for Budget 2023Recommendation 1 - Establish federal funding to support before- and after-school care for children age six and up.Recommendation 2 – Create and fund an inclusive workforce strategy for the human and community services sector, including dedicated mental health supports.Recommendation 3 – Continue to support the modernization of the non-profit and charitable sector...
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BGC Canada welcomes Ontario government’s commitment to childcare, urges further investment in after school programs to ensure youth aren’t being left behind

Apr 29 2022

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April 29, 2022 – BGC Canada (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada) was pleased to see funding for a province-wide early learning and child care program in the Ontario Budget tabled yesterday. The $13.2 billion dollar investment, provided through an agreement with the federal government, will ensure lower costs and increased access to quality...
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BGC Canada applauds the Government of Quebec’s significant budget investments in support of community organizations

Mar 24 2022

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March 24, 2022 - Earlier this week, the Quebec Provincial Government released their Budget for 2022-2023. BGC Canada applauds the significant budget investments in support of community organizations. Funding will allow community organizations to better support children, youth and their families.The budget, released by Quebec Minister of Finance Eric Girard, provides additional investments totalling more...
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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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