The union says it wants the independent arbitrator to evaluate the pay scale being discussed.

Home daycare workers in Quebec want better wages, among other demands.

Quebec is 'much better prepared' for the COVID-19 crisis, the families minister said.

Premier Doug Ford says the two governments have earmarked $234.6 million for childhood and early-years settings among licensed daycare facilities.

The Quebec government says public health approved dropping the measure.

In a letter to Premier Francois Legault, the physicians argue that a number measures, including two-metre social distancing, are impossible to enforce and even compromise children's health.

Childcare is considered an essential service in B.C. so many centres have remained open in some capacity during the pandemic.

New Brunswick daycares are just days away from being permitted to open, but some say they need more time to enact public health rules.

A school that was operating as a daycare for essential workers has been forced to close it's doors after two children tested positive for COVID-19.

On Friday the province conducted 397 COVID-19 tests. Since the outbreak began New Brunswick has conducted a total of 17,426 tests.