B.C. aims to slash poverty by 25 per cent in new poverty reduction strategy
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The plan aims to improve conditions for 140,000 people, including 50,000 children. Continue reading
Child Care
128 new child care centre spaces added throughout Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan government says more affordable child care centre spaces have been allocated in Saskatoon, Delisle, Regina, Moose Jaw and Humboldt. Continue reading
New Brunswick PCs expand on Liberal daycare plan, offer designation to home-based centres
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is touting some of its major accomplishments after implementing the previous government’s daycare plan. Continue reading
Child care costs drop in some Canadian cities, but still remain high in others: study
Daycare fees have dropped — or barely inched up — in some Canadian cities in what might be early signs of the influence of federal child-care money, a new survey says. Continue reading
Federal minister touts child care investment during Hamilton visit
Duclos says his government is on track to deliver on its commitment, with more than one-third of the promised child care spaces created during the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Continue reading
$200-a-month child care arrives in the Okanagan
Low-cost universal child care has arrived in the Okanagan. Continue reading
B.C. government promises 53 child care locations that cost parents $200 per month or less
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The prototype sites will operate until March 31, 2020. Continue reading
Winnipeg business cashing in on provincial child care tax credit
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
The province has announced Qualico in Sage Creek will receive $740,000 in tax credits. The private business is creating 74 new child care spaces within their new workplace. Continue reading
Heading into busy fall legislative session, Premier John Horgan sets sights on housing, economic growth
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
It has been a busy 14 months for B.C. Premier John Horgan. Now, he is looking to the next phase of the government, one where the priorities are on keeping the momentum going. Continue reading
B.C. government, children’s rep release report to ensure children in care can still breastfeed
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth, along with the provincial government, have introduced a new plan to keep children with their mothers, while ensuring the children are kept safe. Continue reading