Children First

Today, we are launching Countdown for Kids: a powerful, 40-day national campaign demanding that the Government of Canada reintroduce the Online Harms Act before December 31, 2025. Learn more: countdownforkids.ca

🌟 Thank You to @Rogers Birdies for Kids! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful for the generous contribution from Rogers Birdies for Kids this year. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of the children we support in Alberta, and across Canada. #RogersBirdiesforKids

Kids face bullying, grooming, impersonation, and exploitation online, and they don't report it because they don’t trust the very platforms that profit from them How are parents supposed to keep their kids safe when the digital spaces they use daily aren’t built to protect them?

36 years ago, Canada resolved to end child poverty by the year 2000. 25 years past that deadline, children and families are still waiting. According to Campaign 2000, child poverty in Canada has more than doubled since 2020 based on Canada’s Official Poverty Line.

Today is Giving Tuesday, and your contribution directly strengthens our ability to confront urgent issues, influence legislation, elevate youth leadership, and build a safer, more just future for every child in Canada. #GivingTuesday

The clock is ticking — only 30 days remain. Kids across Canada are still being bullied, groomed, extorted, and exploited online every day. Without strong laws, families are fighting an impossible battle. Take action today 👉 countdownforkids.ca

Giving Tuesday is next week, and so is a crucial opportunity to stand up for children’s rights across Canada. Every day, young people face barriers to safety, equity, and well-being that no child should have to navigate alone.

Yesterday, one of our Youth Advisors, Josephine Maharaj, testified before the Senate on the urgent need for a National Strategy for Children and Youth. 🇨🇦 #ChildrenFirst #YouthAdvocacy

At leas one in five teens reported experiencing cyberbullying in the previous year. We cannot start another year like this. We are calling for the Online Safety Act to be reintroduced before December 31. #CountdownforKids #ChildrenFirst #YouthSafety

Kids across Canada are being bullied, extorted, manipulated, and exploited, and far too many families have already lived through the unthinkable. We’re calling on the Government of Canada to reintroduce the Online Safety Act before December 31. Visit countdownforkids.ca.

The clock is ticking. There are 35 days remaining for the Government of Canada to reintroduce the Online Safety Act before December 31st, and every day that passes, children across this country remain unprotected online. countdownforkids.ca

Nominations for The Future is NOW! awards 2026 are officially OPEN! 🌟 Do you know a young changemaker under 18 who’s building a brighter future for their community? Celebrate their impact by nominating them for the Future Is NOW! Awards 2026. thefutureisnowawards.com

On National Child Day, we recieved so much support in our message, to re-table the Online Harms Act by Dec 31st, but the fight is not over. Share, repost, or spread the message to keep the momentum going. We will not begin another year risking children’s lives. #CountdownForKids

The countdown starts now. We are calling on the Government of Canada to reintroduce the Online Safety Act before December 31, 40 days from now. Go to countdownforkids.ca to sign the Call to Action. Share this video. Use your voice.

Happy National Child Day! 🎉 We’re kicking off a full day of powerful conversations, inspiring youth voices, and special guests. Make sure to check your inbox for the livestream link and agenda Let’s celebrate, learn, and take action for every child. 💙

Registration closes in only 5 days for our National Child Day programming, with special livestreams for early years, elementary, and middle/high school. Register now to secure your spot! nationalchildday.com

If you’re an educator and would like a chance to win prizes for your classroom, including books, posters and gift cards, register for our National Child Day programming on Nov 20th for early years, elementary, or middle/high school! nationalchildday.org

Calling all educators, students, and parents! Join us on National Child Day this November 20th to learn about the importance of recognizing child rights and engaging young people in the co-creation of their futures. Register at nationalchildday.org

The Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP) is calling on passionate youth under 18 to join a national movement of changemakers speaking up for children’s rights and shaping Canada’s future. 📅 Applications are now open - but not for long!