Did you know that the top 10 threats to kids have been exacerbated by the pandemic and led to devastating violations of children’s rights? Children First Canada is hosting a digital event to take a deeper look at the issues affecting Canada's youngest citizens. 

Date: Wednesday, October 6
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Register: Raising Canada 2021

Our interactive 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!