Child Health Advocacy
About our Advocacy Work
We inform and influence child health policy to improve health and healthcare for children and youth across Canada.
Through engagement with members, parliamentarians, committees, and senior bureaucrats, we provide:
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Expert Leadership | We connect subject matter experts with policymakers to drive discussions on child and youth health. For member organization interested in inviting their member of parliament for a site visit, please contact advocacy@childhealthcan.ca for coordination assistance.
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Advocacy Tools | We develop and distribute resources to support members in their child health advocacy efforts. For timely news and resources, subscribe to our advocacy newsletter.
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Public Opinion Polling | We conduct research to shape policy and influence change.
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Collaboration for Impact | We work with national organizations to share and act on timely, accessible knowledge.
Briefings and Submissions
- Submission to Canada's National Men and Boys' Health Strategy Consultation (June 2026)
- 2026 Federal Budget Recommendations for Healthier Children and Youth (April 2026)
- Joint Submission: Input on Canada’s AI Strategy (October 2025)
- Policy Brief - Improving Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Nonbinary (TTNB) Youth
- Opioid Epidemic and Toxic Drug Crisis in Canada (October 2024)
- Bill C-277 | An Act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries (October 2024)
- Key Recommendations to Right-Size Pharmacare for Kids (March 2024)
Advocacy Partners
Current Campaign
Bill S-212: An Act respecting a National Strategy for Children and Youth in Canada