MLSE Foundation releases findings from Change the Game research project
The MLSE Foundation is excited to share the results and recommendations from the Change the Game research project. COVID-19 shut downs have presented a rare opportunity to experience what life is like without sport, to evaluate and reflect on what is important, and reimagine a better way for youth to develop through sport. Between March […]
New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate releases interim report and recommendations on youth suicide prevention and mental health services
CW: suicide The Child and Youth Advocate’s Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Service’s Review has reached its midway point and has released its interim report, outlining recommendations for the Government of New Brunswick on suicide prevention and youth mental health services. This formal review stemmed from the death of Lexi Daken in Fredericton at […]
Safe Kids Week is happening May 30 to June 5!
Parachute Safe Kids Week (SKW) is Parachute Canada’s annual campaign to raise public awareness of child safety issues in Canada, encouraging community involvement as part of the solution. This year, Parachute Safe Kids Week takes place May 30 to June 5, 2021. The topic of 2021’s Safe Kids Week digital campaign is outdoor play, encouraging […]
New International Recommendations for Managing Food Allergies in Childcare Centres & Schools
Source: AllerGen An international panel of food allergy experts and stakeholders has published evidence-informed recommendations for managing food allergies in childcare centres and schools. Published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, the research offers guidance for personnel training, stock epinephrine, food restrictions, and other interventions aimed at managing the risk of allergic reactions to […]
InTO the Ravines Grant Program Application is Open!
Park People, in partnership with the City of Toronto, have launched the InTO the Ravines Grants program. The $1,000 grants will support grassroots community groups, Indigenous organizations, park friends groups, community associations, BIAs, neighbourhood groups, local community agencies, and others to host two simple environmentally-focused events either in person or online. Successful applicants will use […]
The Paediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN) is Looking to Identify Priorities in Paediatric Hospital Care Research
The Paediatric Inpatient Research Network (PIRN) is working with the James Lind Alliance on a Paediatric Hospital Care Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) which seeks to better understand the questions Canadians have about paediatric hospital care. PIRN is now launching phase 2 of the project and are looking for parents, caregivers, children or teens who was […]
Spotlighting Children and Youth with Disabilities and How You Can Be an Ally
By Emily Chan (General member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) In 2017, Statistics Canada found that one in five (22%) of the Canadian population had one or more disabilities – or around 6.2 million Canadians. Of this number, over 200,000 are children and youth, many of whom live with multiple disabilities. The Canadian Survey […]
The time is now to advance girls’ rights and health in Canada
By Lauren Hamill (General member, The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health) Content Warning: sensitive topics including gender-based violence and sexual abuse As we reach the end of Women’s History Month, it is important to consider what we can learn from the history of women’s rights and health to ensure that future generations of girls and women […]
Try CANUE’s new prototype tool on built environment
What’s your GoodScore? The Dalla Lana School of Public Health, in partnership with The Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium (CANUE) has received funding to develop a set of digital tools. These tools will help public and environmental health professionals, urban planners, and the general public easily access, use and contribute to data on healthy […]
Registration for the second YCRH Series webinar is open!
The Young Canadians Roundtable on Health will be hosting their second webinar! Registration is now open for The YCRH Series: Coping with COVID-19 as Youth which will be happening on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5 p.m. EST and will primarily feature organizations and youth speakers from Ontario including YouthNet/RéseauAdo and mindyourmind.ca. Our speakers will […]