A recent poll found that the lack of quality child care is a matter of concern for 77% of Canadians. While universally high quality early childhood education and care (ECEC) should be available to all children, it is a fundamental tool in a poverty reduction strategy. In 2006 there were only enough regulated child care spaces for 1 in 6 children (0 – 12 years). Many parents pay the full cost of ECEC, up to $14,000 per year for young children.
Regulated child care is too expensive for low income families. Outside Québec, parents generally pay full or almost full fees. While all provinces/territories provide fee subsidies to help eligible low income parents, all restrict the availability of subsidies in one way or another. As a result, many low income families are not able to use regulated child care.
The Campaign 2000 E-Bullentin provides updates on the activities of Campaign 2000 and partner organizations working to end child and family poverty in Canada. With political analysis, commentary on party platforms and government action (and inaction) and links to the latest research reports. ECP Now! is engaging and engaged.
Read current issue: Campaign 2000 e-Bulletin, Spring 2010 (June 2010)
Read past issues of C2000 bulletin (formely End Child Poverty Now):
ECP Now, Winter 2009
ECP Now, July 2009
ECP Now, Apr 2009
ECP Now, Winter 2008
ECP Now, Fall 2008
ECP Now, Spring 2008
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