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YMCA Canada

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Statements

This section highlights YMCA Canada’s public commitments to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Each statement reflects our values in action and our ongoing dedication to creating a more just and inclusive society. Here, you’ll find our responses to pivotal moments, our reflections on systemic issues, and our pledges to uphold dignity, fairness, and belonging in our communities and workplace.

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    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.

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    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 […]

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    Shaping Tomorrow Together: A Canada Day Reflection

    At the YMCA, we are honoured to have been there for Canadians in times of need, and we remain committed to helping people thrive going forward, no matter who they are or where they are from. As Canadians, we are proud to live in a country that celebrates compassion and diversity. Yet we are also reminded of our collective responsibility to continue to imagine and work toward a more just, inclusive, and united nation.

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    YMCA Canada Statement on National AccessAbility Week 2025

    National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) is an opportunity to celebrate the leadership of people with disabilities/disabled persons, to support the work of organizations advocating for accessibility, and to reflect on how our communities can work to become more inclusive and accessible to all.

Statement on our Christian heritage

Read the Halifax Declaration, which honours our Christian roots while affirming the YMCA’s growth into an inclusive, welcoming movement.

Statement of Reconciliation

Learn how YMCA Canada is committing to reconciliation and equity through action, reflection, and accountability.