As PRIDE month comes to an end for another year, we must not be complacent in our efforts to protect and promote the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth

"There may be a collective sense of euphoria amongst 2SLGBTQ+ youth as we wrap up Pride month. The annual euphoria is an important expression of queer and trans joy; a celebration of 2SLGBTQ+ people, including children and youth, who gather publicly without shame or fear. But the year leading up to Pride 2024 has been particularly tumultuous for queer and trans youth. Three provinces enacted legal and/or policy changes that jeopardize their rights..."

- Dennis L. Stuebing

Ph.D. Vice President, Board of Directors, Society of Queer Momentum & Member, Board of Directors, NACY

Policy and Research

• Pre-budget Submissions in advance of the 2025 Federal Budget due August 2, 2024.
• Bill S-282, calling for the a national strategy for children and youth enters its second reading.
• New findings on young peoples employment history released by​​​​​ University of Waterloo & RBC Future Launch.

• Best practices for non-profits, includes regular self assesments, small step changes. - The Philanthropist Journal.

• Canada’s 2024 Annual Report on the SDGs is now live! Access the full report here.

• The Federal Nonprofit Data Coalition has released an open letter regarding Bill S-279. 

• Child Care Now's three-year project (2023–2026) aims to enhance understanding of Canada's early learning and child care (ELCC) workforce to develop policy solutions. Read more.

• Addressing the Early Childhood Educators Labour Shortage in Canada: Challenges, Solutions and Impacts - YMCA Canada, May 2024.

• Ontario Nonprofit Network and Environics Research need data from all nonprofits for the 2024 State of the Sector survey. Your participation is crucial to highlight collective challenges and opportunities. Fill out the survey today!