Don’t forget the kids, health advocates tell feds

Children are ‘an afterthought,’ ‘get attention in a crisis, but not beyond,’ say advocates as they push for strategic action and funding for kids’ wellness.

Health Minister Marjorie Michel recently touted ongoing support for child care and early learning, and a national school food program in remarks about how her government supports children. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY TESSIE SANCI

November 24, 2025

Advocates recently gathered in Ottawa to make the health and business case to Health Minister Marjorie Michel that developing policy for children’s specialized health needs is good for Canada.

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