Snowy Day Hat

Bannière décore ta tuque

Get your pencils ready! With this craft, your children will use their imagination to decorate their own snow hat.  

 

Materials

Matériel pour bricolage

 

Steps

Découper le bricolage

1. Print the hat and cut it out

Peinturer et colorier le bricolage

2. Pain or colour your hat

Coller la laine sur le bricolage

3. Then glue on your decorations, using yarn for the pompom and cotton balls along the rim.

Résultat final du bricolage

And there you go!

 

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Programs Coordinator (Montreal, Laurentians and Lanaudière regions)

Job Opening Programs Coordinator (Montreal, Laurentians and Lanaudière regions)

Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing services and funding to school breakfast programs across the country. We work with partners from all sectors to deliver a high-quality national school food program. Together, we create a nurturing environment, where children and youth can access the nourishment they need to succeed and flourish. Our organization has grown tremendously over the years, but our desire to see children thrive has remained constant.

 

THE POSITION

Breakfast Club of Canada is looking for a Programs Coordinator for the Montreal, Laurentians and Lanaudière regions of Quebec. Reporting to the Senior Programs Advisor, the selected candidate will work closely with schools and community partners to set up high-quality breakfast programs, ensuring students get a healthy, complete breakfast every school day. They will also help enlist support for the Club and its mission at the local level by building relationships with the community.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate the various steps involved in starting and running school breakfast programs.
  • Provide the required training for setting up breakfast programs and offer ongoing support in line with the challenges faced by each program.
  • Conduct regular school visits to check that programs are running smoothly and food safety and hygiene standards are being followed.
  • Support the schools in ensuring that their breakfast programs promote youth engagement, nutritional education and sustainable development.
  • Coordinate various annual program operations tasks, such as adjusting orders and analyzing reports and the necessary funding for each school, and liaise with school contacts.
  • Represent the Club at local meetings and consultations and take a leadership role in collaborative projects, building relationships with key stakeholders in the region.
  • Help with program-related initiatives led by other Club departments (philanthropy, communications and marketing, government relations, etc.), including by facilitating school visits for donors.
  • Carry out assorted administrative tasks and keep the database up to date.

 

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • College or vocational diploma or certificate in a relevant field (social sciences, nutrition, education, etc.).
  • Two or more years of relevant experience.
  • An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
  • Fluent in written and spoken French and English.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with database experience.
  • Project coordination skills.
  • Familiar with issues related to food security, healthy eating and/or social development.
  • Experience working with Indigenous communities, an asset.
  • Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, as frequent travel to schools early in the morning will be required.

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Talent for planning, prioritization and organization.
  • Versatility, resourcefulness and sense of initiative.
  • Aptitude for problem-solving.
  • Flexibility and openness to change.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with various groups of people.
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently and as part of a team, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders.

 

WORK CONDITIONS

  • Permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday).
  • Flexible hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Summer work schedule.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Vacation and personal leave days.
  • Paid day off on your birthday.
  • Group insurance plan.
  • Access to telemedicine services.
  • Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee recognition program.
  • Health and wellness program.
  • Professional development program.
  • Based in the Montreal, Laurentians or Lanaudière region of Quebec, with a telework arrangement.
  • Target start date: As soon as possible.

 

TO APPLY

Please email your résumé and cover letter to CV@breakfastclubcanada.org.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

 

Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Federal Government Falls Short in Prioritizing Children’s Well-Being in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement

Boucherville, Quebec, November 22, 2023 – Breakfast Club of Canada was looking forward to the 2023 Fall Economic Statement with great anticipation. After meeting with key government stakeholders in Ottawa on Monday, November 20th, and after months of discussions, the Government of Canada seems to be insufficiently recognizing the gravity of the situation, especially with regards to the crisis of food insecurity among students.

 

Breakfast Club of Canada acknowledges the efforts made by the federal government to assist the middle class. However, it is evident that the announced measures are not sufficient to address the needs of vulnerable groups, particularly children. Over the past few years, Breakfast Club of Canada and various other organizations have expressed serious concerns. Yet, while the last few months have been marked by severe economic uncertainty for families, the government has still not implemented the National School Food Program it committed to nearly five years ago. This initiative was initially announced in the Budget 2019, then included as an election promise in the Liberal Party of Canada’s 2021 Platform.

 

“As Canada’s only national school nutrition delivery organization, we express our dissatisfaction with the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement, which falls significantly short in addressing the urgent crisis faced by children. The latest budgetary allocations lack the comprehensive measures necessary to effectively address access to nutritious food for all in our society. Urgent action is needed to ensure no child goes to school hungry. The Liberals should have by now honoured their electoral promise of 2021 to prioritize the well-being of the nation’s children by revisiting and reinforcing its commitment to implementing a National School Food Policy. This year, once again, it is failing on its promises to children “, comments Tommy Kulczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer at Breakfast Club of Canada.

Food insecurity in Canada is the worst it’s ever been

According to the most recent data from Statistics Canada, household food insecurity has reached a record high in Canada’s ten provinces. The University of Toronto’s latest report on Household Food Insecurity in Canada, drawing on the Canadian Income Survey by StatCan, reveals that the percentage of households facing inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints increased from 15.9% in 2021 to 17.8% in 2022. This translates to 6.9 million Canadians, including almost 1.8 million children under the age of 18.

 

Families with low-income are at the greatest risk of food insecurity, with rates nearly doubling the overall average (35% compared to 18%). However, the majority of families experiencing food insecurity have incomes that surpass the poverty threshold. In fact, approximately 80% of families dealing with food insecurity fall above the poverty line.

 

These estimates don’t include people living in First Nations or territories where rates of food insecurity are typically even higher.

 

“We are at a critical time as families and children in Canada are grappling with an affordability crisis of unprecedented scale. The Fall Economic Update would have been a good opportunity for the federal government to intervene and to prioritize investments in school nutrition programs, ensuring that every student across the country has access to the essential nutrients crucial for unlocking their full potential. It has used this platform on several occasions in recent years for budget announcements in exceptional situations. And we’ve reached an exceptional situation,” adds Judith Barry, Co-Founder and Director, Government Relations.

 

At the end of October, the federal government released a What We Heard Report following public consultations to seek feedback on a National School Food Policy. While the report outlines the desired characteristics of a prospective school food program, no information regarding the subsequent steps or the timeline for implementation has been disclosed.

 

Breakfast Club of Canada will continue its efforts in the weeks and months ahead to work with the Government of Canada, as well as public and private partners on the development and implementation of a National School Food Program.

About Breakfast Club of Canada

Since 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada has been working with partners from all sectors to help children access a nutritious breakfast and reach their full potential. Accredited by Imagine Canada for its effective governance and recognized for its promotion of local food products, the Club helps reach children in every province and territory across the country. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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Source: Breakfast Club of Canada
For further information: Eric Aach, eaach@national.ca, 514 569-3594

Breakfast Club of Canada Engages with Key Government Stakeholders to Discuss Food Insecurity Among Students

Ottawa, Ontario, November 20, 2023 — In honour of National Child Day Breakfast Club of Canada meets with members of parliament and senators during a Breakfast on the Hill. The event serves as a chance to discuss the importance of implementing a National School Food Policy so that no children start the school day on an empty stomach preventing them from improving their learning capacities, growing emotionally and physically healthy, and ultimately being able to reach their full potential.

 

More generally, the event provides an opportunity to draw attention to the mission of Breakfast Club of Canada, the only national school nutrition delivery organization, and to discuss the role that various stakeholders are called on to play to protect the well-being of children across the country and see to it that their rights are upheld.

 

A survey by Maru/Blue conducted earlier this year on behalf of Breakfast Club of Canada has shown that 88% of Canadians think that federal, provincial, and municipal governments should make child hunger and malnutrition a political priority. Moreso, 84% believe that the federal government should implement a national school food program, which the Liberal Party of Canada promised to work towards in the 2021 federal elections.

 

Canada’s National School Food Policy

Building on many years of working together with the federal government and the school nutrition ecosystem, takes the opportunity today to reiterate the importance of the federal government’s commitment to developing and implementing a National School Food Program. The event also gives the members of parliament the opportunity to hear the perspectives from regional and local delivery partners.

 

At the end of October, the government of Canada released a What We Heard Report following public consultations to seek feedback on a national school food policy. Ensuring that every child gets the best start in life is a shared priority for Breakfast Club of Canada and the Government of Canada. Today’s event is an opportunity to discuss the highlights of this report in a non-partisan way, and to realize that almost all participants of the consultation agreed that school food programs benefit children and their communities.

 

Breakfast Club of Canada is pleased to have been able to support the government throughout the process of these consultations and hopes that immediate next steps will be taken. A collective effort by the government and all members of the House of Commons is necessary to secure the financial commitments required to implement a cost-shared school food program that follows the principles and objectives laid out in the recent report.

 

Quotes

“The future of all children depends on the decisions and actions we are taking today. A National School Food Program would allow more children from coast-to-coast-to-coast to have access to nutritious food, which in turn would improve their overall health and academic performance. We will keep ramping up our outreach efforts to make this happen and help roll out a national policy as quickly as possible.” — Judith Barry, Co-Founder and Director, Government Relations, Breakfast Club of Canada

 

“Grumbling stomachs can have a major impact on kids in the classroom, affecting their self-esteem and hindering their ability to focus on their schoolwork. In collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous partners, and stakeholders like the Breakfast Club of Canada, we are developing a National School Food Policy to deliver on our goal of giving kids healthy and bright futures. When kids have the nutritious food they need, they can stay focused on what matters most: learning and growing in the classroom.” — The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

 

“Far too many children enter their classrooms hungry, and we’re committed to building on our National School Food Policy so every child can reach their full potential. Thank you to the Breakfast Club of Canada for your continued partnership on this important initiative.” — The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

 

“At a time when inflation is affecting families in Quebec and across Canada as they struggle to cope with increased financial pressure, 1.8 million children are living in a situation of food insecurity. These conditions are unacceptable, and as a society responsible for the well-being of our children, we have an obligation to remedy this situation quickly.” — Sylvie Bérubé, M.P. for Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou, Bloc Québécois and Critic for Children, Families, and Social Development

 

“Canada remains the only G7 country without a national school food program. It is long past time for the Liberal government to keep its promise, and invest in the creation of this program. No child should ever have to learn on an empty stomach. A national school meal program will help ensure that every child gets the best possible start in life and the nutritious food they need.” — Leah Gazan, M.P. for Winnipeg Centre, New Democratic Party and Critic for Children, Families, and Social Development

 

About Breakfast Club of Canada

Since 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada has been working with partners from all sectors to help children access a nutritious breakfast and reach their full potential. Accredited by Imagine Canada for its effective governance and recognized for its promotion of local food products, the Club helps reach children in every province and territory across the country. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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Source: Breakfast Club of Canada

For more information: Eric Aach, eaach@national.ca, 514-569-3594

Breakfast Club of Canada Looks to Nourish the Potential of Tomorrow’s Adults this Holiday Season

In collaboration with the Rogers ALL IN program, the Club launches the “Fuelling the future with a nutritious breakfast” campaign

 

Boucherville, November 13, 2023 – As the Holiday season approaches, Breakfast Club of Canada is launching its new Fuelling the future with a nutritious breakfast campaign to highlight the importance of nourishing the potential of tomorrow’s adults, especially in a difficult current economic context. The campaign, which will also be broadcast across Rogers Sports & Media’s platforms as part of the ALL IN program, will run until December 31, 2023.

 

With the year drawing to a close, in Canada, 1 in 3 children is still at risk of going to school hungry. Demand and need for breakfast programs continue to grow, but for the time being, the Club will have to continue supporting existing programs due to the rising cost of food.

 

“As we all know, families, children and society at large continue to be greatly affected by the increase in costs of food and living,” explained Tommy Kulczyk, President and Chief Executive Officer at Breakfast Club of Canada. “That is why this campaign is so important, especially as we approach the Holiday season. This collaboration with Rogers allows us to get even greater visibility for the cause and help raise crucial funds. Now, more than ever, every gesture, large or small, helps fuel the future generation with a nutritious breakfast.”

 

A few months after children went back-to-school, the Club is observing an increase in attendance for existing programs. Indeed, breakfast programs are increasingly becoming important mechanisms for school communities to offer students a variety of nutritious foods. This giving season, the Club calls on everyone to give children the most important element to start the school day: a nutritious breakfast.

 

“The Fuelling the future with a nutritious breakfast campaign is a great opportunity to increase awareness for a cause that helps all children access nutritious food at school, regardless of the reason,” said Sharon Hinds, Manager All IN at Rogers Sports & Media. “We commit to leveraging our platforms to support Breakfast Club of Canada in creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where children can reach their full potential, one breakfast at a time. We invite all stakeholders to join us on this journey by supporting the Club as they work towards reaching all children across the country.”

 

To find out more about the campaign and donate: https://www.breakfastclubcanada.org/holiday2023/

About Breakfast Club of Canada

Since 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada has been working with partners from all sectors to help children access a nutritious breakfast and reach their full potential. Accredited by Imagine Canada for its effective governance and recognized for its promotion of local food products, the Club helps reach children in every province and territory across the country. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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For more information on Breakfast Club of Canada or to speak with a spokesperson:

Hermanie Desrosiers, hermanie.desrosiers@breakfastclubcanada.org