Securing Equitable Wages in the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care System in Ontario Ontario’s licensed child care system has been fundamentally restructured. With the
The Vision Behind the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Framework In 2018, the Government of Canada and Indigenous partners co-developed the Indigenous
The stated intent for ELCC in the budget is to “protect” the $10-a-day child care program by maintaining existing funding commitments—approximately $8 billion per year
Pay equity is the legal right to equal pay for work of equal value. It’s about ensuring that jobs traditionally done by women, such as
In March 2026, the 5-year Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) agreement between Ontario and the federal government is scheduled to end. The agreement
Each year, September 30th — the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation — invites us to reflect on our responsibilities as educators, caregivers, and community
We are pleased to release the report, titled “Willing But Not Able: Expansion Issues Across Multi-Site Child Care Operators In Ontario“, which presents the initial
Ontario is home to hundreds of thousands of urban Indigenous children. Children whose needs are too often overlooked in the provincial child care landscape. While
The implementation of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system has delivered reduced fees, a huge win for Ontario families. But as demand