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Regulating Outdoor and Land-Based Early Learning Programs
Children playing outdoors—in nature, on the land—is a beautiful experience that holds many benefits for healthy child development and equity, stewardship and sustainability of the Earth, and Truth and Reconciliation. Across Canada, there are now hundreds of specialty...
Introducing The Lawson Foundation’s Refreshed Strategic Direction
The Lawson Foundation is committed to continually learning, reflecting, and evolving its approach to support the healthy development of children and youth in Canada. In 2024 and early 2025, the Foundation embarked on a strategic direction review to help guide our...
2024 Annual Report: A Year of Convening, Connection & Renewal
On June 14, 2025, the Lawson Foundation held its Annual General Meeting, where we shared highlights from our 2024 Annual Report, now available online and summarized below. Reflecting on a Year of Transition 2024 was a year of renewal for the Lawson Foundation. It...
Looking Ahead to Our 2025 Updated Strategic Direction
In June 2025, the Lawson Foundation will officially launch our updated Strategic Direction, setting the course for our work in the years ahead. As we near this milestone, we are taking stock—of what we’ve learned, how the landscape is shifting, and where we can...
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...
Cathy Taylor Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Our President & CEO, Cathy Taylor, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Cathy has dedicated her career to strengthening charities and nonprofits and advocating for positive change locally, provincially and nationally. With deep roots in public policy...