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The Warning Signs of Child Abuse

Did you know that two-third of Canadian adults report experiencing some form of child abuse before the age of 15? Every child deserves to be protected from all forms of violence and to grow up in a safe and nurturing home.

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It’s been 20 years since 🇨🇦 had a national strategy for children & youth‼️

Does it surprise you that during this time 🇨🇦 fell from 12th to 30th 📉 place among OECD countries for children’s wellbeing ⁉️

If you fail to plan, you plan to fail ⚠️

It’s time to put
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Water connects us all. This World Water Day 💦, our children are learning to protect and cherish this essential resource. Join the ripple effect; every drop counts! 💧
#ChildrenFirst #WorldWaterDay #ProtectOurWater

🙏 Thank you for nominating youth for the Future is NOW! Awards! Your support is invaluable recognizing young Canadians driving change. Stay tuned!

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We are urging the federal government to address the top 10 threats to childhood in Canada. Join us in Raising Canada!

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Nov. 04

Young Canadians’ Parliament 23/24

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Nov. 20

National Child Day 2023

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Nov. 20

National Child Day 2022

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Oct. 06

Raising Canada 2022

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The Young Canadians’ Parliament (YCP) is a growing movement of children and youth who are speaking up for their rights – and sharing their views with parliamentarians. Young people across Canada are uniting as one voice so they can be heard at the highest levels of government.

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