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Children’s Health Leaders Call on Health Ministers for Action
Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 10:02 AM
October 11, 2023
Ottawa, ON-
As Canada’s health ministers convene in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island this week, Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Pediatric Chairs of Canada are calling for the development of a comprehensive pan-Canadian child health strategy, emphasizing the need for immediate action and investment.
In a recent announcement, the Canadian government pledged 2 billion dollars (in connection with the Canada Health Transfer) aimed at addressing emergency, surgical and pediatric...
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Posted on Friday, September 29, 2023 10:00 AM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2023
Ottawa ON-
“Reconciliation is a way of life, continuous, with no end date. It is learning from our lived experiences, understanding one another, and standing side-by-side with grace and humility to support Indigenous children, families, and communities.” - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada
On September 30, Canada will mark the third observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation....
Four in 10 Canadian Children Facing Unsafe Delays for Spinal Surgery
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2023 12:01 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Four in 10 Canadian Children Facing Unsafe Delays for Spinal Surgery
Children’s Healthcare Canada and The Conference Board of Canada release the first of three reports on the costs of an underfunded pediatric system
Ottawa, Ontario, September 25, 2023 – Extended wait times for screening, diagnostics and treatment for children can have severe repercussions on the health and well-being outcomes for Canada’s youth. No Child Elects to Wait, a new report for Children’s Healthcare...
Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Pediatric Chairs of Canada Support Gender Affirming Care
Posted on Wednesday, September 06, 2023 11:15 AM
Ottawa, ON-
Children’s Healthcare Canada and the Pediatric Chairs of Canada believe every child and youth, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, deserves timely access to healthcare services that align with their developmental journey.
We are committed and focused on ensuring that every child, youth and family receives highly tailored, comprehensive and evidence-informed services. Healthcare interventions are always carefully considered, and confirmed through dialogue between...
Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations In Advance of the Upcoming Federal Budget
Posted on Thursday, August 31, 2023 12:15 PM
The Time Is Now: Prioritizing Children Under the New Canada Health Transfer
Children’s healthcare systems have been underfunded, under-resourced, and under-prioritized for decades. As a result, children now wait longer than adults for many essential and time sensitive healthcare interventions. The recent y renegotiated Canada Health Transfer, which included an immediate $2-billion top-up t o Canada Health Transfer payments for fiscal year 2022-23, pro vided a good first step toward right-sizing...