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First Call puts children and youth first through public education, community mobilization, and public policy advocacy.

2023 BC Child Poverty Report Card

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This report contains 25 child poverty reduction recommendations for the provincial and federal governments in the areas of tax fairness and income support, targeting initiatives for groups with higher child poverty risks, and investing in lowering barriers and improving lives through robust universal programs.

This report is released in conjunction with the national Campaign 2000 Child Poverty Report Card and other provincial and territorial reports.

Use Our 2024 Provincial Election Toolkit!

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October 19th is election day in British Columbia. Download, Share and Use Our Toolkit—it has concerns and questions that you can share with the candidates in your riding. Let’s make sure BC’s kids are on the political agenda!

MakeYourVoiceHeard #FirstCall4KIDS

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Opinion Piece

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Opinion: In 2021, over 126,000 children in B.C. lived in poverty. We need comprehensive policies that address the root causes of poverty.

Oct. 3rd, 2024