Campaign 2000

Today is National Child Day in Canada as well as World Children’s Day, a day rooted in the 1989 adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). By ratifying the CRC, Canada affirmed a global promise: to uphold every child’s rights, including the right to safety, health, education, respect, and an adequate standard of living.

Yet this promise remains unfulfilled. Child and family poverty continues to be one of the most profound violations of children’s rights in Canada, limiting their well-being, development, and future opportunities. National Child Day is not only a celebration, it is a call for Canada to act on its commitments.

Today, Campaign 2000/Family Service Toronto are represented in Ottawa to amplify this message. This morning, we co-sponsored a National Child Day Breakfast, hosted by Senators Rosemary Moodie, Flordeliz Osler, Yonah Martin, Marnie McBean, Colin Deacon, Bernadette Clement, Kim Pate, and Judith Seidman, underscoring the urgent need for co-ordinated, rights-based policies that allow every child to grow up in dignity.

Throughout the day, we are also participating in UNICEF Canada’s 2025 Youth Advocacy Summit, where young leaders from across the country are presenting their vision for a stronger, more equitable Canada and reminding policymakers that children and youth must have a seat at every decision-making table.

When we uphold children’s rights, Canada becomes stronger. Their voices matter. Their leadership matters. Their future matters.

UUNICEF Canada
Learn more about World Children's Day and National Child Day at the links below:

https://www.unicef.org/take-action/campaigns/world-childrens-day

https://www.unicef.ca/en/national-child-day

At a time of economic uncertainty, advocates and families across Canada are ready to Stand On Guard for Child Care. It’s time to strengthen and expand $10-a-Day Child Care nationwide.

Leila Sarangi, Senior Director of Strategy & Innovation at Family Service Toronto and National Director of Campaign 2000, will be presenting as part of this important national effort, highlighting why bold federal action is needed to ensure every family has access to high-quality, affordable child care.

Learn more about the campaign and take the Pledge here: childcarenow.ca


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