NDP critic: ‘I’ve heard from countless child-care programs that are on the brink of closure’
Many of the children had soiled or wet diapers and were sweaty and thirsty
People for Education says there are clear benefits to early childhood education
Provinces must agree to targets on affordability, quality of care and training of early childhood educators
The report’s authors say the money should focus first on expanding the supply of licensed child-care spaces
Four cities surveyed showed overall small price declines: Vancouver, Moncton, Whitehorse and Yellowknife
Current federal spending on child care expires near the end of the decade
Liberals have privately described plan as major new spending being considered behind closed doors
Liberals have promised to make a long-term spending commitment to create a national child-care system
A $2 billion investment this year could help parents during second wave of pandemic
Experts say child care solutions are key to keeping women in the workforce
