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BGC Winnipeg awards Old Navy the “Community Spirit Group Award” for its This Way ONward program that offers employment opportunities for youth

BGC Winnipeg (formerly known as the Boys and Girls Club of Winnipeg) works in collaboration with their local Old Navy and their This Way ONward program to teach BGC Club youth important skills for the workforce and prepare them to...

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Meet Nathaniel, a CSJ recipient at BGC Dawson

Meet Nathaniel, a CSJ recipient at BGC Dawson

In 2020, our Clubs used over 700 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) grants—and more than half of those placements took advantage of the temporary program changes made in response to COVID-19, including fall/winter extensions and part-time positions. BGC Canada was pleased...

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Meet Emily, a CSJ Recipient at BGC Camrose

Meet Emily, a CSJ Recipient at BGC Camrose

In 2020, our Clubs used over 700 Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) grants—and more than half of those placements took advantage of the temporary program changes made in response to COVID-19, including fall/winter extensions and part-time positions. BGC Canada was pleased...

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BGC Canada welcomes the federal government’s historic investment in vulnerable communities, young people, and pandemic relief

BGC Canada welcomes the federal government’s historic investment in vulnerable communities, young people, and pandemic relief

April 19, 2021 - Today’s federal budget is historic. BGC Canada applauds the funding in Budget 2021 that will have a significant impact on young people and their families, including a national child care program for early years and school-aged children, stronger focus on youth employment and mental health, funding for after-school and STEM programs, and an extension of pandemic relief programs. We are also thrilled to see that the...

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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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YOUth in Office tackles issues of youth employment and mental health

For the past several years, BGC Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada have partnered together to bring young leaders from all across Canada to Parliament Hill to see democracy in action. For our 5th year, we are excited...

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