News and Statements

Children’s Health Coalition saddened by today’s school announcement TORONTO, January 3, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we are saddened by today’s announcement from the provincial government. We know that in person learning is essential to the mental, physical...

January 2, 2022   Dear Premier Ford: Thank you for your commitment to keeping children in schools. As you know, parents and children have faced enormous challenges through the pandemic. Omicron is adding new stresses and unknowns. Just as we work to ensure...

Children’s Health Coalition welcomes additional measures to protect health and well-being of children and youth  TORONTO, December 30, 2021 – As leaders in children’s health, we agree schools must be prioritized as essential during this 5th wave and we welcome the...

Children’s Health Coalition welcomes additional measures to protect health and well-being of children and youth  TORONTO, November 18, 2021 – The Children’s Health Coalition welcomes additional measures announced today to protect the health and well-being of children...

A Cautious Approach to Reopening Urged by Children’s Health Leaders TORONTO, October 15, 2021 – The Children’s Health Coalition urges the Government of Ontario to pursue a cautious approach to reopening and to double down on the measures that are working to keep...

On behalf of the Board of Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO), I am announcing that Kim Moran is stepping down on November 5, 2021 as CEO to take on an exciting role with one of our healthcare partners, the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). Under the...

Children’s Health Coalition Response to New Vaccination Directive TORONTO, August 17, 2021 – The Children’s Health Coalition appreciates the minimum standard policy outlined today by the Chief Medical Officer of Health regarding vaccination of some healthcare workers...

TORONTO, July 19, 2021 – The Children’s Health Coalition strongly urges the Ontario government to adopt the expert advice of the report issued today by the Ontario Science Table supporting the safe return to in-person learning in schools this coming September. The...

Over the past year, the longstanding inequities facing children, youth, and families who are Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) have been further exacerbated by both the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased violence and discrimination against BIPOC...

We are sending our deepest condolences to the family of the those lost in Sunday's and anti-Muslim hate. Our thoughts are with their family, their son, and our Muslim friends and families who are grieving, feeling scared, frustrated and tired. We must continue to call...