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Children’s Healthcare Canada Calls on Federal Government to Declare Children’s Health and Well-Being a National Priority

May 6, 2024 - Ottawa – Pan-Canadian children’s health advocate Children’s Healthcare Canada is calling on the federal government to show political will to solve the crises plaguing children’s healthcare and declare children’s health and well-being a national priority.

A new report by the Association titled Beyond Bandaids: Delivering Healthcare Fit for Kids calls on the federal...

Budget 2024: A Missed Opportunity to Transform Child and Youth Healthcare

April 16, 2024 - Ottawa - As the federal government unveils its budget for 2024, Children's Healthcare Canada and the Pediatric Chairs of Canada acknowledge and applaud new investments intended to deliver the best start for every child, including $500 million over four years to build capacity to deliver youth mental health services, $1 billion over five years for a National School Food Program and a commitment to develop a National Caregiving Strategy.

These are important building blocks towards...

Children’s Healthcare Canada Welcomes Federal Investment in Youth Mental Health

Children’s Healthcare Canada welcomes the announcement of a $500 million investment for a new Youth Mental Health Fund to help community health organizations provide more care for younger Canadians and better equip organizations to refer youth to community-based mental health services.

Today’s pledge is a crucial first step towards addressing the growing mental health crisis experienced by children and youth in Canada. An estimated 1.6 million children and youth have a diagnosed mental health...

Access to Healthcare for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth

February 1, 2024 – Ottawa – Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Pediatric Chairs of Canada are dedicated to accelerating excellence in health systems serving children, youth and families, and that includes providing evidence-based gender-affirming care for transgender or gender-diverse youth. All care decisions must be made privately between individuals and their healthcare provider.  

Gender identity, a critical facet of a young person’s sense of self, first emerges in early childhood and evolves...

What Equity, Diversity and Inclusion means to Children’s Healthcare Canada

Children’s Healthcare Canada is a national association serving healthcare delivery organizations who care for children, youth and families. Together with our members, we strive to accelerate excellence and innovation in health systems caring for children and youth. Our collective efforts aim to contribute to a Canada in which all children and families thrive.

Racism, white supremacy, structural inequity, and discrimination are present throughout healthcare systems in Canada, including those that...