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  • Press Release

    The YMCA receives $9.4 million in funding to advance equity in learning 

    YMCA Canada is proud to announce $9.4 million in funding through the Government of Canada’s Supports for Student Learning Program (SSLP) to launch the YMCA’s new Youth Education Supports Program (YESP). This national initiative is designed to help youth overcome barriers to education and unlock their full potential.

    A group of young people are sitting at desks inside a classroom talking to each other.
  • Steve Compton, DeeAnn Mercier, and Peter Dinsdale stand in front of a red banner inside a YMCA health and fitness facility.
    Press Release

    YMCA Canada National Speaking Tour Strengthens Community Ties Across Saskatchewan 

    YMCA Canada’s national speaking tour, Communities That Thrive: The YMCA’s Vision for a Stronger Tomorrow, made meaningful stops in both Saskatoon and Regina on November 18 and 19, spotlighting the life-changing impact of local YMCAs and strengthening partnerships across the province.

  • Three hands are holding up four mini Canadian flags against a blue sky.
    Statements

    YMCA Canada’s Statement on Canada Strong, Budget 2025

    YMCA Canada applauds new federal investments in community spaces and youth employment announced in Canada Strong, Budget 2025. These measures will strengthen opportunities for young people and enhance inclusive, connected communities across the country. However, we call for renewed investment in affordable child care to ensure lasting progress for families.

  • Statements

    Reconciliation in Action: A YMCA Commitment

    September 30, 2025, marks the fifth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, observed alongside Orange Shirt Day. This day honours the children lost to the residential school system, Survivors, and the families and communities whose lives were forever changed. YMCA Canada reaffirms our commitment to reconciliation through action and continued solidarity with Indigenous […]

  • Press Release

    Young Canadians Report Low Levels of Social Connection, YMCA Report Finds

    First annual YMCA Connections Snapshot reveals the critical role of accessible spaces like the YMCA in building a sense of community.

  • Text: Public Support for Child Care Programs in Canada; a notebook that is open and coming out of the book are trees and people doing various things like pushing a wheelchair and reading a book. The Environics Institute, YWCA Canada, and YMCA Shine On logos are at the bottom.
    Press Release

    New National Survey Finds Overwhelming Support for Affordable Child Care in Canada

    Canadians across generations prioritize continued investment in early learning and child care, survey shows A new national survey conducted by the Environics Institute in partnership with YMCA Canada and YWCA Canada reveals that Canadians overwhelmingly support government investment in affordable, high-quality child care. This finding carries important implications ahead of the next federal budget and the March 2026 deadline […]

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