Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Earlier today the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment has signed a deal to extend the Canada-wide child early learning -- learning program, the $10-a-day program. While families are appreciative of these efforts, daycare providers are still -- or childcare providers are still very concerned about a system that looks to be unsustainable. The funding's been extended until 2031, 2032, without any changes, which means no additional funding to address the concerns that have been raised by the sector or increasing wages for workers in the sector for another five years. I know the Minister's live to these concerns. Can the Minister speak to why no increases in the contributions to the Northwest Territories were secured in this recent extension of the deal? Thank you.
Kieron Testart on Question 617-20(1): Early Learning and Childcare Funding Agreements
In the Legislative Assembly on March 6th, 2025. See this statement in context.
Question 617-20(1): Early Learning and Childcare Funding Agreements
Oral Questions
March 6th, 2025
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