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YMCA Ontario – Advocacy

Ontario YMCAs collectively serve 1.2 million people in 125 communities each year. We use our collective voice to advocate for the critical issues impacting our program participants and communities, with the aim of improving health and well-being and empowering people to lead their best lives.


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Improving Employment Services Transformation
Fall 2024

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YMCA Ontario's 2024 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission: Building Sustainable Communities for a Stronger Ontario
February 2024

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Woman playing with kids.Workforce Solutions in Child Care: A YMCA Ontario White Paper
January 2023
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A child care educator working with children.Statement on Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care
October 2022
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Children in child care.Election Advocacy Policy Brief: Child Care
May 2022
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A group of youth sitting in circle.Election Advocacy Policy Brief: Youth Empowerment
May 2022
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Election Advocacy Policy Brief: Community Well-Being
May 2022
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In Ontario there are 14 YMCA charities that work together to reach 1.2 million people across 125 communities each year. Each regional YMCA is united in our commitment to advancing the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

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