Canada has been part of the World Vision family since the early days. In 1950, Pierce held the first meetings in Canada to discuss what he had seen and learned in Asia. In 1957, Canada's first World Vision office opened in Toronto. Today the new national headquarters, overseen by president Dave Toycen, is one of World Vision’s busiest offices. World Vision is Canada's largest private relief and development agency. Today, Canadians support more than 400,000 children around the world. Child sponsorship helps fund World Vision Canada’s international long-term development projects.