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Discover the latest news, research, and insights driving Pathways Canada’s national impact
Owen Charters discusses education equity and supporting students on Imagine Canada’s podcast
Pathways President & CEO Owen Charters recently joined Bruce MacDonald on Imagine Canada’s Let’s Imagine podcast to discuss education equity, the importance of supporting the whole student, and what young people need to succeed in a changing world. “We've got a...
How Pathways Works with Communities to Support Indigenous Youth
Working in partnership with Indigenous communities, students, and families, Pathways Program locations across Canada are tailoring programming to reflect local cultures, strengthen belonging, and support student success. The number of Indigenous students served by...
Meeting the Growing Need for Youth Mental Health Support
Amid rising stress and anxiety, Pathways is helping young people build trusted relationships, coping skills, and confidence in their future. Supporting young people’s social and emotional well-being has never been more important. In recent years, shifts in...
Pathways and GreenShield expand equitable access to mental health support for students
Through a new partnership with GreenShield, Pathways students across Canada will have access to free, culturally appropriate virtual therapy and self-guided cognitive behavioural therapy programs. Pathways to Education Canada is proud to announce a new...
Why School Attendance Starts with Removing Barriers
Across Canada, absenteeism has increased since the pandemic, with many school boards reporting a growing number of students who are chronically absent (1). In response, the Ontario government is proposing new legislation that will tie a portion of students’ grades...
Sharif Mahdy Joins Pathways to Education as Chief Operating Officer
Pathways to Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Sharif Mahdy as Chief Operating Officer. Sharif brings a strong track record of leadership focused on improving outcomes for young people across Canada. For more than eight years, he served as CEO of the...
How the Pathways Program is Building Financial Confidence in Young People
New findings show that consistent support helps Pathways students develop the skills to manage their financial futures. As the cost of living continues to rise, more young people in Canada are being forced to make financial decisions without the tools to...
Q&A with Pathways Canada’s new President and CEO
Owen Charters on nonprofit leadership, impact, and what drew him to Pathways Canada. In early 2026, Pathways Canada welcomed Owen Charters as our new President and CEO. Owen joins us from BGC Canada (formerly Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada). Throughout his career, he...
Recent Pathways to Education report featured in Kingston media
Our latest report, Canada’s Hidden Youth Crisis, was recently featured in the Kingston Whig-Standard. The article outlines key findings from the report, including intensifying academic pressures, rising financial strain and growing social-emotional needs among youth....
Youth career barriers post-pandemic and where to go from here
Owen Hinds, currently Senior Manager of Community Engagement at Pathways to Education Canada, is an experienced youth worker with over 25 years of serving communities. In this article, he explains how the pandemic’s ripple effects are still affecting young people...
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