Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I had my staff get in touch with the college this morning to confirm the situation. The college advised us that they believe that half of the children have found placements. The situation is, apparently, somewhat complicated by some of the students not being certain that the day care centre is going to shut down tomorrow, and I am advised that it would be helpful if that was clearly communicated to the students, if that is, in fact, the case. The college has, in the past, worked with the students, not just that campus, but all campuses, to help students find care for children. They are well aware of licensed and unlicensed care providers in all communities where we have campuses, and part of their regular function is to work with students to make sure that childcare is available. They will continue to do that. They are ready to be of assistance as quickly as possible, and they have even asked the instructors to talk to the students today, to make sure that they are aware that this kind of support is available.
Charles Dent on Question 299-15(4): Alternative Day Care Services For College Students
In the Legislative Assembly on October 27th, 2005. See this statement in context.
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