By Staff
August 13th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
Last week, federal Minister Minister Jenna Sudds said that parents are not concerned with whether a childcare centre is for-profit or non-profit, as long as it is affordable, convenient, and they feel comfortable leaving their children there – a significant departure from the federal government’s previous stance and policies related to the Association of Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement CWELCC agreement .
That federal agreement with the provinces was negotiated by Burlington MP Karina Gould who was the Minister at the time.
AACE – Alberta Child Care Entrepreneurs calls on the Government of Canada to end its ideological approach to childcare across Canada.
While AACE is encouraged by the Minister’s policies, the association is concerned that the Minister’s motivations are politically driven and that the Government of Canada continues to take a divide an conquer approach to childcare in Canada – all provinces should receive envelope funding from the Government of Canada and should be given the freedom to develop childcare systems that fit the unique needs of each province.
Wondering if parents with children in Day Care feel the same way?
Quality matters, the safety and wellbeing of my child. I have never asked or thought of the business model behind choosing a daycare. I want to have options for childcare not be forced to take whatever I can find because the Government has taken over and forced out private investment.
Key word “affordable ” This is a slippery slope that young, struggling parents are going to bare the brunt of. Look at “for profit LTC” and where that has got us. Not enough affordable LTC homes in the region to absorb all our seniors. Also the sandwiched generations are paying for their parents and children. But you can always find something available in the for profit sector at $10,000 a month. This is abominable.