First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society has submitted recommendations for BC Budget 2027, calling on the provincial government to put children and youth first in public spending decisions. Our submission highlights three priority areas: reducing child poverty through stronger…
First Call has joined a growing national call for stronger protections for children online by signing an open letter urging the federal government to establish a minimum age for social media access in Canada. With rising concerns about mental health,…
Dear Member of Parliament, We are writing to you today to gain your support for Petition e-6646 which has been certified and was presented in the House of Commons by Dan Albas (Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna) on February 2, 2026.…
Our letter to Minister Beare urges strengthened investments and action to expand access for all families. Updates and Responses: March 5, 2026 Minister Beare’s response to our letter
The letter urges governments to increase public funding, prioritize non-profit and public delivery, reduce fees for low-income families, improve workforce compensation, expand access equitably, ensure transparency, and fully implement Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Frameworks. Child Care Now is…
Following the release of First Call’s 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card, we wrote to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) across British Columbia to share the findings and outline urgent provincial actions needed to address not just the rate…
In response to the findings of First Call’s 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card, we sent a letter to Members of Parliament (MPs) representing British Columbia to highlight the critical role federal policy plays in reducing child poverty. While government…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 26, 2025 One in Six Children in B.C. Living in Poverty as Deepening Inequality Hits Families First Call’s 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card highlights the growing depth of poverty, with lone-parent families and rural communities most…
First Call’s submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance for Budget 2025, urges the federal government to adopt bold, equity-driven measures that will significantly improve the lives of families living in poverty.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8th, 2025 Vancouver, BC: Child and family advocacy organizations are raising urgent concerns about the British Columbia government’s decision to discontinue the BC Family Benefit Bonus as of July 1, 2025. The bonus was in place from…
