First Call Joins National Call for Passage of Bill S-212
First Call joins Campaign 2000 and organizations across Canada in urging the federal government to pass Bill S-212 and establish a national strategy for children and youth.
Submissions to Government
Bill S-209 Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act
On September 5, 2026, First Call sent a letter to all BC Members of Parliament and relevant federal ministers urging them to support Bill S-209, the Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act. The bill, which would make it…
First Call’s Submission for BC Budget 2027
First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society has submitted recommendations for BC Budget 2027, calling on the provincial government to put children and youth first in public spending decisions. Our submission highlights three priority areas: reducing child poverty through stronger…
Submission to the National Housing Council Review Panel on the Lack of Accessible Housing in Canada
First Call has submitted a letter to the National Housing Council Review Panel on the lack of accessible housing in Canada. Drawing on findings from our 2023 report, A Failure to Protect: The Denial of Children’s Right to Housing in…
Federal Budget 2026 Submission: What This Year’s Budget Can Do for Children in BC
First Call’s 2026 federal pre-budget submission calls on the Government of Canada to put children and youth first in Budget 2026. Our recommendations focus on reducing child and family poverty, supporting newcomer families, improving parental leave, expanding affordable housing, strengthening…
Take Action: Raise the Age of Social Media Access to 16
First Call has joined a growing national call for stronger protections for children online by signing an open letter urging the federal government to establish a minimum age for social media access in Canada. With rising concerns about mental health,…
Our Letter to Members of Parliament on the Canada Pension Plan Contributors Dependent Benefits, Certified Petition #e-6646
Dear Member of Parliament, We are writing to you today to gain your support for Petition e-6646 which has been certified and was presented in the House of Commons by Dan Albas (Okanagan Lake West—South Kelowna) on February 2, 2026.…
Our letter to the Minister of Education and Child Care Regarding Investments in Child Care
Our letter to Minister Beare urges strengthened investments and action to expand access for all families. Updates and Responses: March 5, 2026 Minister Beare’s response to our letter
First Call joins Child Care Now in calling for renewed commitments to strengthen and expand the Canada-Wide $10aDay child care system
The letter urges governments to increase public funding, prioritize non-profit and public delivery, reduce fees for low-income families, improve workforce compensation, expand access equitably, ensure transparency, and fully implement Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Frameworks. Child Care Now is…
Our Letter to BC MLA’s About the 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card
Following the release of First Call’s 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card, we wrote to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) across British Columbia to share the findings and outline urgent provincial actions needed to address not just the rate…
Our Letter to BC MPs About the 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card
In response to the findings of First Call’s 2025 BC Child Poverty Report Card, we sent a letter to Members of Parliament (MPs) representing British Columbia to highlight the critical role federal policy plays in reducing child poverty. While government…
Submission: Federal Budget 2025
First Call’s submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance for Budget 2025, urges the federal government to adopt bold, equity-driven measures that will significantly improve the lives of families living in poverty.
Presentation: First Call’s Recommendations to 2026 BC Budget Committee
June 5, 2025 Hello Committee Members and thank you for your time. I’m Adrienne Montani, Executive Director of First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society. Along with our Affiliate network of over 100 member organizations– including non-profits, professional and industry…
Letter to Premier Eby: The Urgent Need for a BC Agreement with the National School Food Program Funding
As part of their 2024 election platform, the government prioritized the creation of a universal school food program to ensure all students have access to healthy meals that support children’s health and development. As a member of the BC Chapter…
Our Letter to All MLA’s About the 2024 BC Child Poverty Report Card
With the start of the Spring 2025 BC Legislature session about to begin, we wanted to ensure that all elected and re-elected MLA’s were familiar with the statistics and stories about how worsening poverty is affecting families with children in…