Majority of Canadian youth have been bullied, child poverty on the rise: report
- A new report called 'Raising Canada' was released on September 2, 2025, identifying rising bullying, poverty, and mental illness among Canadian youth nationwide.
- The report was commissioned this year by Children First Canada to compile government data and consultations with youth and experts due to worsening youth well-being.
- It found over 70% of youth aged 12 to 17 faced bullying last year, including 25% experiencing cyberbullying, while childhood poverty reached about 1.4 million by the end of 2024.
- Sara Austin, Children First Canada’s founder, stated this represents "a generation at risk" and noted supports made during COVID-19 are now decreasing, causing families to struggle with basic needs again.
- The report urges concrete action from policymakers, including a national strategy and commissioner to hold leaders accountable to improve funding equity and youth support services.
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