I understand where the Member is coming from and I do agree that we need to focus on the very early stages in children’s lives. That is what we’re focusing on. Maybe it’s different terminology that we’re talking about here, but when we talk about the – and Member Bisaro also raised that issue – where having qualified people. That’s why I addressed the two year on-site, the child development care diploma that deals with ages zero to three. Indirectly or directly, it does impact on these individuals in a positive way. This is just the beginning of what we’re pursuing as part
of the framework and there will be more to come. I will be interested in hearing from Members, as well, because we’ve heard from them what they want included in the framework as well. But as we move forward, we’ll be sharing that information with them.
There is a plan of action being developed, as well, from previous discussions that we’ve had with the agencies and organizations that deals directly with the ages zero to three and having parental involvement as well.
As a department, we cannot do it alone. Those are the areas that we’ll continue to focus as a department, providing funds in that area, because it is a worthwhile investment. We will do what we can as a department to work towards that initiative. Mahsi.