“Over the next five years, the government will work with provinces and territories to make meaningful progress towards a system that works for families. The aforementioned federal funding would allow for: […]Meaningful progress in improving and expanding before- and after-schoolcare in order to provide more flexibility for working parents.”

“Over the next five years, the government will work with provinces and territories to make meaningful progress towards a system that works for families. The aforementioned federal funding would allow for: […]Meaningful progress in improving and expanding before- and after-schoolcare in order to provide more flexibility for working parents.”

“Note: This page enables one to read the different bilateral accords which include and action plan speciic toe each province and territory that has an agreement. Quebec asked for the transfer of funds only as this is a provincial area of jurisdiction.”

“Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care agreeFootnote1 on the importance of supporting parents, families and communities in their efforts to ensure the best possible future for their children. Ministers also recognize that quality early learning and child care systems play an important role in promoting the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of young children and can support positive lifelong benefits. […] This Framework sets the foundation for governments to work toward a shared long term vision where all children can experience the enriching environment of quality early learning and child care that supports children’s development to reach their full potential.”

“The Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework represents the Government of Canada and Indigenous peoples’ work to co-develop a transformative Indigenous framework that reflects the unique cultures, aspirations and needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children across Canada. The Framework sets out a shared vision, principles and a path forward for Indigenous early learning and child care—a Canada where all Indigenous children have the opportunity to experience high-quality, culturally rooted early learning and child care programming.”