It's time to move children and youth from the margins of public policy to the centre of Canada’s long-term prosperity

Children's Healthcare Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society have collaborated on a letter to MP campaign in support of Bill S-212

Canada is at a decisive moment for children and youth. Despite Canada’s relative prosperity, outcomes for young people continue to lag behind those of peer nations due to fragmented systems, uneven access to supports, and a lack of coordinated national leadership.

Building Momentum for Kids in Canada: Budget 2025 and the Path Ahead

This Open Letter was co-developed by individuals and organizations urging the government to keep the Digital Services Tax in place.

This Open Letter to MPs was co-developed by individuals and organizations interested in seeing Bill C-63 moved to Committee for debate.

The piece explores how the health and well-being of children in Canada are deeply influenced by political decisions.

IHF's Submission to the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Federal Budget The recommendations below represent were developed in Summer 2024. To read about our updated asks, view this brief from Summer 2025. Introduction Canada is at a crossroads regarding the health and well-being of our kids. While we are no longer hunkered down at home, the impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue to exacerbate challenges, leading to a significant decline in the physica

Co-developed by Lisa Wolff and Ryan Voisin, this op-ed was published by The Hill Times in July 2024 The piece highlights the numerous bills focused on children currently languishing in Parliament. These bills, which cover a wide range of critical issues from school food programs to online privacy and a national child and youth strategy, represent significant steps towards improving the well-being of Canadian children. With Parliament in recess and an election on the horizon,

National school food program a step in the right direction This week’s announcement from the federal government to fund a national school food program marks a significant step towards ensuring all children have access to nutritious meals. It represents a huge milestone for advocates who have worked tirelessly to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. The $1 billion commitment over five years aims to provide meals to 400,000 more kids, above and beyond those serve