C2000 News/Events

Campaign 2000 Championing the passage of Bill S 212 - an act for a national strategy for children and youth

September 23, 2026

Today, Campaign 2000 sent an open letter, endorsed by 50 partners, to the Prime Minister, Secretaries of State and all elected officials urging them to pass Bill S-212, An Act respecting a national strategy for children and youth, without delay. This Bill would require the federal government to work across jurisdictions, with First Nations, Inuit… Continue reading

Campaign 2000 responds to federal Canada Child Benefit increase: More action needed to end child poverty

August 28, 2026

For Immediate Release July 21, 2026 TORONTO – Campaign 2000 welcomes the annual inflation adjustment to the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), announced by the federal government for the 2026–27 benefit year. Beginning this month, eligible families can receive up to $8,157 per child under age six and up to $6,883 per child aged six to… Continue reading Campaign 2000 responds to federal Canada Child Benefit increase: More action needed to end child poverty