In July 2024, the Ministry of Education cancelled 48 approved school-based child care projects in Toronto, eliminating 3,083 planned spaces for children aged 0-4. These projects were part of the province’s capital program, designed to fund the construction of new

This date represents how far into the new year the average woman must work to earn what the average man earned in the previous year. On average, women must work 15.5 months to earn what men earn in 12 months.

Before-and-after school programs (BASPs) are a critical part of Ontario’s child care, education, and economic infrastructure. These programs make it possible for parents to maintain employment while ensuring their children are cared for in safe, supportive environments. Yet across Ontario,