Submission Date Extended For National Breastfeeding Week Contest
Learn more about the contest here.
Call for 2026 Board of Directors nominations:
Nomination period: We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague (with permission) by midnight (ET) on Friday, February 27, 2026. Learn more about eligibility criteria and obligations of directors.
Nominate a volunteer for “Our Legacy” page!
Recognizing Volunteers The Breastfeeding Committee for Canada recognizes individual members who have gone “above and beyond” to further the goals of the organization. Since 1996 the BCC has provided leadership in the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Initiative in Canada, working with interested individuals and groups to improve health outcomes for all families. This work has…
Honour Roll Nominations
Honour Roll nominations for Breastfeeding Champions can be viewed now! Read the nominations here
Request for feedback on BFI Assessment process
We are seeking your feedback on how the BCC can streamline BFI Assessments and recognize quality improvement progress of implementing BFI in Canada. Go to our feedback survey
New Strategic Plan
Just released: Our Strategic Plan Looking to 2029 The BCC Board officially approved the BCC Strategic Plan 2024-2029: it is now available on our website.
RAISE YOUR VOICE FOR THE CODE
Health Canada will soon be revising acts and regulations to prevent formula shortages in Canada and modernizing the regulations so they are in line with other developed countries. Learn more Visit Our WHO CODE page or go straight to the Code Action To Do List Complete these actions by February 20th 2024to make sure your voice…
Consultation: Regulatory Modernization Of Foods For Special Dietary Use And Infant Foods
We would like to inform you that Health Canada is consulting on a proposed modernized regulatory framework for foods for special dietary use and infant foods. To find out more about this consultation, please click on the following link: Consultation: Regulatory modernization of foods for special dietary use and infant foods – Canada.ca Please note that…
An important statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society:
“Breastfeeding and human milk in the NICU: From birth to discharge” Read Statement:
