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Children’s Health Organizations Unite to Urge Government Action on HESA Recommendations
Posted on Monday, June 10, 2024 04:45 AM
Children’s Health Organizations Unite to Urge Government Action on HESA Child Health Study Recommendations
Ottawa, June 10, 2024 - Children’s Healthcare Canada, the Pediatric Chairs of Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and the Canadian Association of Paediatric Nurses stand united today in calling upon the federal government to take immediate action to enact the recommendations made by the Standing Committee on Health (HESA) in their comprehensive study of child health.
We recognize and applaud the alignment...
Moving Beyond Bandaids for Child and Youth Health on the Hill
Posted on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 01:39 PM
We're pleased to share the successful outcomes of our recent advocacy efforts on Parliament Hill. We orchestrated a series of 36 meetings with 44 influential figures, including Ministers, MPs, Senators, and senior government officials. Together, we championed the cause of children and youth, shedding light on the pressing issues surrounding their health and wellbeing.
We also hosted a Child Health Reception, sponsored by Senator Moodie, our Parliamentary Caucus Chair, and attended by notable...
Now Available | BEYOND BANDAIDS: Delivering Healthcare Fit for Kids
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 04:00 AM
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
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 05:47 PM
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
Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 11:59 AM
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...