Thank you, Madam Chair. Madam Chair, I move that this committee recommends that the Government of the Northwest Territories recognize that the actions started under the federal agreement have initiated systems change in the Northwest Territories early learning and child care sector and require immediate action by the Government of the Northwest Territories to reduce the volatility that may unfold;
And further, identify shortfalls in funding targets outside of the federal agreement focused on Northwest Territories needs including, but not limited to,
- Capital and operating funding allocations;
- Incentive loans for new buildings and retrofits;
- Campaign action attracting potential child care educators;
- Bonus for child care certificate completions; and,
- Strategies to support professional development for ELCC workers to allow training out impacting existing work schedules.
Thank you, Madam Chair.