Don't forget to register for Raising Canada 2021!
Children First Canada is hosting a special event tomorrow to take a deeper look at the challenges affecting Canada's youngest citizens. Join us for this important discussion about the findings of this year's Raising Canada 2021 report, the fourth in an annual series of reports that track the top 10 threats to childhood.
Date: Wednesday, October 6
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Register now: Raising Canada 2021
Our interactive digital event includes:
- A panel discussion about this year’s top 10 threats to childhood in Canada
- Insights from child health experts, thought leaders, advocates and children themselves
- Policy solutions to address the emerging threats and mitigate the impacts of COVID-19
- Art and creative expressions from young people that reflect their personal experiences
A special thanks to our presenting sponsor, TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment.
Speakers:
Dr. Katharine Smart, President 2021-2022, Canadian Medical Association, and Pediatrician in Whitehorse, Yukon
Naki Osutei, Vice-President, Social Impact (Canada), Global Corporate Citizenship, TD Bank
Dr. Alika Lafontaine, President-Elect, Canadian Medical Association, and Indigenous Health Advocate, Anesthesiologist, Grand Prairie, Alberta
Rae Steeves, Climate/Social Justice Activist, Author, and Member of the Young Canadians’ Parliament
Moderator:
Amber Mac, Speaker, Author, Host, Entrepreneur
Traditional Blessing:
Elder Verna McGregor
Opening Remarks:
Sara Austin, Founder and CEO, Children First Canada
Closing Remarks:
Dr. Ronald Cohn, President and CEO, The Hospital for Sick Children
Sign up today and invite a friend to join you!
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