AFFORDABLE QUALITY CHILDCARE

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AFFORDABLE QUALITY CHILDCARE
Intro: 
IT'S TIME for childcare services that meet the needs of our families.
Why It Matters: 
  • Without a national childcare program, parents rely on a patch work of unregulated, expensive childcare.
  • Without federal leadership and funds, provinces/territories have not developed the child care services needed.
  • Quebec's childcare program at $7/day, going up to $15/day, has been shown to reduce poverty.
We Believe That: 
  • Child care for all is a public good, a human right and part of building the equal, just Canada that we value
  • Quality in child care programs is key for children’s development and well-being
  • A variety of inclusive child care services and related policies are needed to support all families
But the Reality Is Troubling: 
  • In Ottawa the cost of childcare is a crushing burden for most families.
  • There are 94,770 children 0-9 years living in Ottawa but only 11,300 licensed child care spaces (6,344 subsidized).
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