Provinces understood the $10-a-day child care deal when they signed: Liberal minister
Families Minister Jenna Sudds said they must now make it work comes amid growing pushback from daycares that say the program is going to make them go bankrupt.
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Job creation a priority for Liberals one year after 'Freedom Convoy'
As Ottawa marks one year since the "Freedom Convoy" arrived in the national capital, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he understands the anger and concerns protesters have while also promising "good, long-term jobs" as a way to relieve pressures Canadians are facing.
Liberals about to introduce promised child-care legislation
Families Minister Karina Gould is expected to introduce legislation today to strengthen child care in Canada, which is likely to include an effort to secure a long-term role for Ottawa in the new national daycare system.
Some cities will miss federal child-care fee targets this year
The federal government’s highly touted national child-care program aims to make care more affordable for parents, but a new study suggests just how much fees are reduced will depend on where they live.
Liberals face competing asks ahead of budget and economic update
The Trudeau Liberals are set to unveil an update on the health of federal finances and its outlook for the economy while facing competing demands on benefits, taxes and economic growth.
Manitoba the latest province to sign on to federal child-care plan
Manitoba is signing on to the federal government’s plan to implement $10-a-day child care for families by 2023.