Child and Youth Poverty: End it Now!
Child and Youth Poverty: End it Now!
Join the NCWC Education Fund for “Child and Youth Poverty: End it Now!”, a webinar exploring the realities of child and youth poverty in Canada, its impacts on young people and families, and the factors contributing to poverty and inequality.
The discussion will highlight workable solutions and specific actions individuals can take to raise awareness and help address child and youth poverty.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time · Via Zoom
Hosted by: Patricia Leson, Education Fund President.
Panelists
Leila Sarangi, Chair of Campaign 2000, Toronto
Jason Bourdon, Vice Principal of Ecole St. Mary High School, Prince Albert
Katherine Scott, Director for the CCPA’s Gender Equality and Policy Research, Ottawa
Adrienne Montani, Executive Director, First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society, Vancouver
