The COVID-19 pandemic has been dubbed a "she-cession" by economists and policymakers because of the disproportional impact economic shutdowns have had on women.

Brock University's Kate Bezanson argues a self-declared "feminist government" should consider doing more and faster toward a universal system that could boost women's participation in the labour force.

It's more than just a family issue: Lack of accessible, affordable daycare hurts the economy, analysts find. So what's Canada doing about it?