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The Youth Mental Health Crisis

The Youth Mental Health Crisis

By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada May 10, 2024 Yesterday, I attended the First Annual Mental Health Summit in Ottawa, where I presented on a youth mental health panel.  Unfortunately, the message was that the kids are not...

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BGC Clubs provide kids with basic needs so they can have brighter futures

BGC Clubs provide kids with basic needs so they can have brighter futures

By Owen Charters, President & CEO, BGC Canada April 30, 2024 I noticed the massive line of cars trailing out of the Club’s driveway and onto the street—stretching through intersections for blocks—filled with families depending on the Club for food...

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International Youth Day Statement by BGC’s National Youth Council (NYC)

International Youth Day Statement by BGC’s National Youth Council (NYC)

The BGC National Youth Council (NYC) is responsible for representing the concerns of thousands of youth across the nation served by BGC Canada. BGC’s NYC aims to amplify youth voices by reflecting and addressing various socio-economic challenges across Canada. By...

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Join BGC Canada on June 3 for the first ever BGC Club Day

Join BGC Canada on June 3 for the first ever BGC Club Day

National awareness initiative celebrates life-changing impact of BGC Clubs and shines a light on growing youth mental health crisis in Canada TORONTO, ON, May 30, 2022 – On Friday, June 3, BGC Clubs (formerly Boys & Girls Clubs) will come...

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Working Together: An Expert Panel on Canada’s Youth Mental Health Crisis

Working Together: An Expert Panel on Canada’s Youth Mental Health Crisis

Over the course of the pandemic, nearly half of Canadians say their mental health has worsened. This is particularly acute for children and youth, who have grappled with school and recreation program closures and the resulting social isolation. 70% of...

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