My Account

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Canada’s Politics and Government News Source Since 1989

‘While the future cannot be predicted, it absolutely can be redirected’: young people hit Parliament to call for action

Climate change, demographic shifts, and new technologies will dramatically change childhood in the coming years, while Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds acknowledged governments needed to reflect young people's 'voices and your wants for the future.'

News
BY STEPHEN JEFFERY
November 23, 2024

News | BY STEPHEN JEFFERY | November 23, 2024

FOLLOW THE HILL TIMES:

Want to make sure your whole office has the full Hill Times experience?

We have team plans available for companies, organizations, classes, Parliament Hill offices and more. Fill out this form and find out if your team is eligible for a discount.

More News

Former Indigenous procurement auditor calls pledge to examine the program ‘hypocritical’ after feds were warned of issues for years

NewsBY IREM KOCA

PPS investigates ‘suspicious package,’ finds it ‘unsuspicious’

NewsBY JESSE CNOCKAERT

Fresh tech incoming for MP riding offices

NewsBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

Rural ridings will decide which party forms government after the next election, says Liberal MP Robert Morrissey

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

To address Trump’s border concerns, feds expected to spend more than $1-billion: senior government source

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

Consistent polling figures show Liberals face situation where the ‘public just stops listening’

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

In the aftermath of the U.S. election last month, the prime minister and his ministers have sought to contrast Trudeau’s previous experience dealing with Trump’s first four years in office with the Conservatives.

Consistent polling figures show Liberals face situation where the ‘public just stops listening’

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

In the aftermath of the U.S. election last month, the prime minister and his ministers have sought to contrast Trudeau’s previous experience dealing with Trump’s first four years in office with the Conservatives.

Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs pose ‘existential crisis’ for Canada, with risks even if not enacted, says Unifor president

Canada-U.S. trade, and more: by the numbers

COP29 outcome called worst ever by environment advocates, who say Canada should show $300-billion finance deal is ‘the floor and not the ceiling’

‘Most vulnerable population on Earth’: politicians urged to consider wildfire impacts on children as towns evacuated

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Parliament and schools are recessed for the summer, leaving bills for children behind

OpinionBY LISA WOLFF, RYAN VOISIN

Children and youth need decisive action to improve their environmental health and well-being

OpinionBY DAVID MORLEY AND EMILY GRUENWOLDT

Advocates call for federal commissioner for children and youth, after UN report expresses serious concerns

NewsBY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI

Looming post-pandemic children’s crisis calls for federal leadership

OpinionBY EMILY GRUENWOLDT AND LISA WOLFF

‘Most vulnerable population on Earth’: politicians urged to consider wildfire impacts on children as towns evacuated

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

UNICEF Canada president and CEO Sevaun Palvetzian says youth will ‘carry the heaviest burden if we don’t get this right.’

‘Most vulnerable population on Earth’: politicians urged to consider wildfire impacts on children as towns evacuated

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

UNICEF Canada president and CEO Sevaun Palvetzian says youth will ‘carry the heaviest burden if we don’t get this right.’

Parliament and schools are recessed for the summer, leaving bills for children behind

OpinionBY LISA WOLFF, RYAN VOISIN

We need policymakers to create a vision for Canada by setting specific, measurable targets for children’s well-being, and working towards achieving them.

Parliament and schools are recessed for the summer, leaving bills for children behind

OpinionBY LISA WOLFF, RYAN VOISIN

We need policymakers to create a vision for Canada by setting specific, measurable targets for children’s well-being, and working towards achieving them.