‘Course correction’ needed to ensure new childcare spaces meet federal accessibility targets, says economist

‘If you don’t change how the expansion is happening, it’ll continue to be for-profit spaces where it’s convenient for providers to locate them,’ says David Macdonald.
Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu. Employment and Social Development Canada says it's 'undertaking detailed technical discussions on 2025-2026 Action Plans with the provinces and territories.'

Given clear indications that childcare fees “are dropping rapidly” across the country since the launch of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system almost five years ago, the “big challenge” for the next five years will be ramping up efforts to create new ...

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