Imagining What’s Next: Strategic Foresight for Early Childhood in Canada

The Lawson Foundation is excited to release its new report, “Using Foresight to Contemplate the Future of Early Childhood in Canada.” This report, developed to inform the Foundation’s strategic planning, serves as a thought-provoking resource for those engaged in early childhood development.

By examining the multifaceted opportunities and barriers anticipated to impact early childhood in Canada, the report delves into uncertainties driven by the convergence of social, political, economic, and climate challenges.

Through the lens of Strategic Foresight — a methodology used for medium to long-term strategic analysis and planning — the report explores seven key drivers likely to shape the future. It offers scenarios grounded in evidence and insights to anticipate how child development is evolving, highlighting potential opportunities and challenges for promoting healthy development in the decades to come.

To explore the summary and access the full report, click here.

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Christine Alden

Program Director at The Lawson Foundation

Christine has been with the Lawson Foundation as Program Director in the areas of Early Child Development and Outdoor Play since 2012. She received her PhD, which focused on outdoor pedagogy in Early Learning and Child Care, from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education / University of Toronto in 2022.

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Latest posts by Christine Alden (see all)

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