Our kids gotta come first
This leaflet stresses the need for a universal early learning and child care program in Canada. Research shows that access to quality early learning and child care enhances children's development in every way - intellectually, physically, emotionally and linguistically. As the economic crisis deepens and Canadian families experience job losses, access to child care is even more imperative as parents seek to further their education, train for work and find employment. As well, an early learning and child care program creates jobs and economic activity at the community level as the majority of child care dollars are spent locally and invested in people since the sector is labour intensive. It is estimated that a universal program would cost 1% of Canada's GDP. If a universal early learning and child care program would help stimulate the economy at such a small cost, why are we waiting? After all, "Our kids gotta come first"!
Signed, Sealed, Undelivered: Make Harper Honour the Deal
In 2005, the federal government negotiated agreements on child care with all 10 provinces. These agreements were to serve as the foundation of a national, accessible, high-quality child care system in Canada. Then a federal election was held in early 2006 and a new Conservative minority government was elected. The new Conservative government has announced its plans to cancel the child care agreements early in 2007. That means over $3.5 billion dollars for child care, and the system which we've been fighting to have for over 30 years, will be lost. This pamphlet provides information about the child care agreements and the plans of the new Conservative government. More importantly, it outlines how each one of us can tell Canadian politicians that saving the child care agreements is an urgent need.
Early Childhood Education and Care: As Simple as 1, 2, 3
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In the last federal election, the Liberal Party promised to deliver a national child care program. We believe that what Canadians need is a national, affordable and high quality ECEC program. This pamphlet sets out three core concepts our government must commit to in order to make this a reality.
Early Childhood Educators: The Neglected Workforce
There is an ever growing need for Early Childhood Educators. However, many find that they cannot afford to stay in a field of work they love. This pamphlet offers some answers and solutions.
Backgrounder: Child Care in Canada
This policy paper outlines the current reality of child care delivery across the country. it comments on the impact a national public child care system will have on child poverty and the implication of unionization on the delivery of services. As well, it summarizes key trends susceptible of reshaping child care in the Canadian landscape.
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