Child-care support emerging as key consideration in economic rebound, say advocates

Child-care advocates say they expect there’s going to be attrition among existing daycare centres that were forced to shutter their doors to comply with containment measures.

Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen's office says the government 'recognizes the foundational role child care will play during the economic recovery.'The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY BEATRICE PAEZ

May 14, 2020

As Canada gradually loosens COVID-19 restrictions, there are growing appeals for Ottawa to bolster support for child care amid concerns that women who have been furloughed or laid off may struggle to resume work. The federal gov...

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