Highlights
As Canada's 44th General Election begins, CRRU will be providing more resources to help a variety of Canadians understand, interpret and decode child care in the upcoming federal election. Our new Issue file Federal Election 2021 will be updated regularly with party platforms (Conservative, Liberal and NDP), advocacy positions, media, commentary, and other relevant information as it becomes available.
Saskatchewan is the latest province to reach an agreement with the federal government on the Canada-wide funding - see new additions to CRRU Issue file Building a Canada-wide early learning and child care system. In addition to the seven provinces and one territory that have come to agreements with the federal government on the Canada-wide fund announced in the 2021 federal budget, New Brunswick, Alberta, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories have recently come to agreements regarding the use of federal funding under the 2017 Multilateral Framework on ELCC.
CA: Lies, damned lies, and conservative politicians
Childcarepolicy.net, 17 August 2021
CA: For Erin O’Toole, a fight over child care is the wrong one to pick with Justin Trudeau
The Star, 17 August 2021
CA: Podcast: Provinces sign daycare funding deals with Ottawa, as federal election looms
The Current with Matt Galloway, 13 August 2021
ON: Editorial: Doug Ford must seize this child-care opportunity
The Star, 12 August 2021
SK: Saskatchewan signs up for federal government’s $10-a-day child care plan
The Globe and Mail, 13 August 2021
Research, policy and practice
Momentum is building for a Canada-wide child-care system. Let’s keep it going
First Policy Response, 13 August 2021
In this brief commentary, authors Lisa Lalande and Sara Ditta draw on a recent Century Initiative report that examined Canada's early learning and child care system. The authors highlight that with eight Canada-wide agreements signed it is high time to build and continue with the momentum that exists regardless of the outcome of the federal election. The authors note that child care can no longer be seen as a partisan issue or a "nice-to-have” option, rather, child care should be looked at as an essential and core public service which contributes to the well-being of Canadian families and long-term social and economic prosperity.
Fostering equitable access to quality preschool education in India: Challenges and opportunities
International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, August 2021
According to the 2010 Lancet Series on Advancing Early Childhood Development, children who are living in low- and middle-income countries, such as India, are not reaching their developmental potential. This study investigates the impact of equitable access to quality child care in India. The authors suggest increased budget allocations to preschool education, workforce strategies, and using technology to monitor government programs as methods to enhance quality and access to early childhood programs.
How do caregiving responsibilities affect women’s work–family spillovers over the life course?
Journal of Family Issues, 12 August 2021
This study investigates the connections between caregiving and women’s positive and negative work-family spillover over their life course in the United States. The findings recognize that caregiving is a life-long process which can negatively impact work-family/family-work spillover for women. The authors suggest that leave and financial policies regarding work-life balance should be more robust to support those who provide child and elder care.
Fathers matter: Intra-household responsibilities and children's wellbeing during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy
Economics and Human Biology, 13 May 2021
This study explores the potential impact of parental household responsibilities on parents’ perceptions of their children's well-being and home learning during COVID-19 lockdowns in Italy. The study notes that increased father involvement in child care and home learning is associated with greater rates of children's well-being. Noticeably, the study recognizes that home learning experiences of children do not depend entirely on which parent oversees schooling, rather, on the activities facilitated by teachers.
Children's Services 2020–2021 annual report
Children's Services, Government of Alberta, June 2021
This annual report highlights progress towards commitments in the 2020-2023 Government of Alberta Strategic Plan, including the goal of supporting children and families through accessible, affordable and quality child care. The analysis consists of policy strategies and their outcomes in multiple areas including space creation, child care subsidies, workforce development and legislative review.
Child care in the news
CA: Parents weigh child-care options as federal parties put policies in election window
CBC News, 18 August 2021
CA: Comment: The divisive issue that might penetrate your sunny day? Subsidized child care
National Post, 18 August 2021
CA: Justin Trudeau and Minister Freeland discuss child care plan in Markham, Ontario
CPAC - For the Record, 17 August 2021
CA: Liberals move forward with $10 a day child care for families
Liberal Party of Canada, 17 August 2021
CA: Here’s what Erin O’Toole doesn’t understand about daycare
Toronto Star, 16 August 2021
CA: Justin Trudeau and Erin O’Toole clash over child care as the federal election campaign gets underway
Toronto Star, 16 August 2021
CA: Advocates celebrate Saskatchewan child care agreement and vow federal election will not end the building of a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.
Child Care Now, 15 August 2021
CA: Conservatives pledge to replace the Liberals’ child-care program with cash for parents
The Star, 16 August 2021
NB: New Brunswick now has a $57M child care deal — but not the one Ottawa has been promoting
Global News, 14 August 2021
QC: Louer son sous-sol pour une place en garderie
La Tribune, 16 August 2021
QC: Un nouveau programme travail-études pour contrer la pénurie d’éducatrices
La Tribune, 9 August 2021
ON: Ontario open to child care deal with federal Liberals, with some flexibility: Lecce
CP24, 16 August 2021
ON: Ontario’s big city mayors call on proof of vaccination and child care plan
Ontario’s Big City Mayors, 13 August 2021
ON: Vaughan parent charged after allegedly sending child with COVID-19 symptoms to daycare
CP24, 13 August 2021
ON: Outbreaks in Ontario's child-care system rise as parents look ahead to September
CTV News, 10 August 2021
AB: Tax credits or set fees? What the parties' child care plans could mean for Alberta families
CBC News, 17 August 2021
AB: Alberta minister blames feds for not striking child-care deal before federal election call
CBC News, 15 August 2021
AB: What the feds’ child care program would mean for Alberta
The Sprawl, 13 August 2021
AB: Alberta lost one in five licensed early childhood educators during 1st year of pandemic, data shows
CBC News, 13 August 2021
AB: Opinion: Alberta leaves mothers with case of childcare FOMO
Edmonton Journal, 11 August 2021
AB: More families eligible for child-care subsidy
The Star, 10 August 2021
SK: 'Feels like Christmas morning': $1.1B in federal funds confirmed for Sask. child care just days before expected writ drop
Regina Leader Post, 14 August 2021
SK: Saskatchewan signs up for federal government’s $10-a-day child care plan
The Globe and Mail, 13 August 2021
SK: $10 a day child care for families in Saskatchewan
Government of Canada and Government of Saskatchewan, 13 August 2021
SK: Advocates score a major win with a hat trick for child care in Saskatchewan: Workers, families, and children are the winners!
Child Care Now Saskatchewan, 13 August 2021
AU: More families to get child care fees waived during COVID lockdowns
Nine News, 16 August 2021
US: Podcast: Teacher number four
This American Life, 16 August 2021
US: For working parents, juggling child care came at a steep cost during Covid
CNBC, 13 August 2021
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