November 20, 2024On November 20, the YMCA in Canada celebrates National Child Day and World Children’s Day. In doing so, we recognize the rights of children in Canada and around the world, and the role of the YMCA in building communities where child rights are promoted and children are supported to reach their full potentials.

Toronto, ON - October 21, 2024 As seen in the Globe and Mail.

The Honourable Senator Ratna Omidvar presented a group of 12 Canadians with the YMCA’s most prestigious award for staff and volunteers: The YMCA Fellowship of Honour.

September 30, 2024, marks the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, which coincides with Orange Shirt Day. This day honours the thousands of Indigenous children who were lost to the residential school system, as well as Survivors and their communities.

Six in Ten Canadians Surveyed Have Little or No Sense of Community, New YMCA Research RevealsYMCA Highlights Canadian Social Isolation and Offers Connection Through Community Programs

July 1, 2024As we celebrate Canada Day, it is essential to reflect on the true essence of this day and its significance in our journey towards truth and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. The YMCA acknowledges the deep historical and ongoing impacts of colonization and recognizes the importance of honouring Indigenous cultures, histories, and contributions.