While we build a nation, let’s not forget the children who will inherit it

Policymakers at all levels of government should treat child development not as an add-on, but as foundational. Because if we truly want a stronger and more unified Canada, we must build it from the ground up.
Health Minister Majorie Michel, left, and Anna Gainey, secretary of state for children and youth, should ensure that child well-being is a core pillar of a national strategy, writes Andrew Reddin.

As Canada continues to grapple with questions of national unity, reconciliation, and economic resilience, the truth that remains constant is that our future as a country rests in the hands of our children. And yet, while our political discourse often centers on pipelines, pr...

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