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We advocate for a publicly-funded, inclusive, high quality, affordable and accessible early learning and child care system for Canada. childcarenow.ca

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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Child Care Now extends our warmest well wishes and gratitude for Lynell Anderson as she retires from her role with the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC: childcarenow.ca/2026/07/16/best-wis…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Pour assurer au secteur des services de garde une main-d’œuvre hautement qualifiée, il faut plus qu’un niveau de qualification élevé; il faut du soutien approprié pour assurer l’épanouissement du personnel éducateur. En savoir plus: ow.ly/wta850Zn0Gi
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A highly qualified early learning and child care workforce requires more than higher educational qualifications—it requires the right supports to help educators thrive. When educators are supported, children, families, and communities all benefit. Read more: ow.ly/5lCe50Zn0z6
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Un système d’éducation de la petite enfance solide commence par investir dans les personnes qui le rendent possible. Soutenir les éducatrices et éducateurs, c’est investir dans les enfants, les familles et les collectivités. Lisez la nouvelle publication: ow.ly/hXcf50Zm77s
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A stronger early learning system starts with investing in those who make it possible. Supporting educators through professional recognition, and sustainable working conditions creates lasting benefits for children, families, and communities. Learn more: ow.ly/nmyy50Zm6Q1
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Read the latest op-ed co-written by our Executive Director, Morna Ballantyne, on why provinces must meet the call of the federal daycare funding boost: ow.ly/UIwx50Zllxv
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Why provinces must meet the call of the federal daycare funding boost
The promise of more accessible and inclusive child-care programs is at risk of being extinguished by shortages of qualified educators, long wait lists, and rising operational costs.
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Que faut-il afin de créer un système d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants fort et de qualité supérieure? La nouvelle publication décrit une vision pour l’avenir des travailleuses et travailleurs en services de garde au Canada. Lisez ici: ow.ly/EGLS50ZlbZx
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
What does it take to build a stronger, higher-quality early learning and child care system? A new publication from the National ELCC Workforce Policy Table outlines a bold vision for the future of Canada's ELCC workforce. Read it here: ow.ly/FBBG50ZlbAz
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Nouveau rapport - Comprendre le secteur du logement communautaire au Canada: unenfantuneplace.ca/2026/06/16/comp…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
New report: Understanding the Structure and Financing of Canada’s Community Housing Sector - childcarenow.ca/2026/06/16/understa…
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Understanding the Structure and Financing of Canada’s Community Housing Sector – Child Care Now
Understanding the Structure and Financing of Canada’s Community Housing Sector Expansion | News | Projects | Topics 16 June 202616 June 2026 Child Care Now entered into a collaborative research agreement with the University of British Columbia to prepare this report, as part of the Growth by Design…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Rapport de l’étude de cas: Approches prometteuses en Ontario pour assurer le développement et la croissance des SEGE et, d’autre part, d’examiner les politiques et les pratiques qui en favorisent l’accès équitable pour les familles: ow.ly/Nj2P50ZegXY
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Case study: Ontario's aims to identify promising approaches to ELCC expansion and to explore policies and practices that enhance equitable access for families - childcarenow.ca/2026/06/15/early-le…
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Early Learning and Child Care in Ontario: Case study report – Child Care Now
Early Learning and Child Care in Ontario: Case study report Expansion | News | Ontario | Projects | Provincial Updates 15 June 202615 June 2026 Read the PDF here. Table Of ContentsIntroductionThe context for ELCC in OntarioOrganizational structureRecent history of ELCC in OntarioThe Canada-Ontario C…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
✨ New case study report! ✨ Read an overview of the ELCC landscape in Nova Scotia and the province’s key commitments under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) funding agreement relevant to expansion: ow.ly/UuU350ZefNa
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Early Learning and Child Care in Nova Scotia: Case study report – Child Care Now
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
✨ Nouveau rapport de l’étude de cas! ✨ Lisez le survol du paysage AGJE de la Nouvelle-Écosse et décrit les principaux engagements de la province entourant la croissance des services de garde énoncés dans l’entente entre le Canada et la N.-É. ow.ly/BLaX50ZegwE
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
✨ La semaine prochaine ! ✨ N'oubliez pas de vous inscrire au prochain webinaire, 'Croissance des services de garde agréés dans le cadre du PPAGJE: faits et leçon apprises.' Inscrivez-vous: ow.ly/fCVP50ZcZEm
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
✨ In one week! ✨ Remember to register for the upcoming webinar, "Growth of Licensed Child Care under CWELCC: Facts and Lessons Learned". Learn more about the expansion of licensed child care in Canada since 2021. Register here: ow.ly/5eU650ZcUWK
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Nouveau rapport de l’étude de cas: L’apprentissage et la garde des jeunes enfants en Colombie-Britannique: unenfantuneplace.ca/2026/06/15/lapp…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Read: Case study report of the ELCC landscape in British Columbia and the province’s key commitments under the CWELCC funding agreement relevant to expansion: childcarenow.ca/2026/06/15/early-le…
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Early Learning and Child Care in British Columbia: Case study report – Child Care Now
Early Learning and Child Care in British Columbia: Case study report Expansion | News | Projects | Provincial Updates 15 June 202615 June 2026 Read the PDF here Table Of ContentsIntroduction and methodologyThe context for early learning and child care in British ColumbiaRecent history of early learn…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Un enfant Une place vient de publier une nouvelle note de breffage sur le rôle de l’immigration dans le secteur de l’apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants du Canada (AGJE). Lisez ici: ow.ly/uaVS50Zcgkz
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
How can immigration policy better support the ELCC workforce and promote high-quality early learning for children and families across Canada? Child Care Now has released a new policy brief on the role of immigration in Canada’s ELCC sector. Read it here: ow.ly/hWAF50Z8wFC
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
✨ Nouveau webinaire ! ✨ Les chercheuses spécialistes des politiques de services de garde Jane Beach et Elizabeth Adamson présenteront les principaux résultats de leur étude de plusieurs années sur la croissance du PPAGE système. Inscrivez-vous aujourd’hui! ow.ly/b2rU50ZbbgH
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
✨ Webinar Alert! ✨Join Child Care Now’s Growth by Design team as they report on key findings of their investigation into the expansion of the CWELCC program. Find out barriers, project achievements and more! Webinar 1 - 2pm ET: ow.ly/slsM50Zbb03 Webinar 2 - 5pm ET: ow.ly/ezoL50Zbb04
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Merci, Dr. Pottie-Sherman, pour votre travail sur "Faire concorder les politiques d’immigration et les stratégies de main-d’œuvre afin de bâtir un système d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants équitable, viable et de qualité élevée." Lisez le note de politique ici: ow.ly/QlQU50Z9WJY
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Thank you, Dr. Yolande Pottie-Sherman, for your work on "Aligning immigration and child care workforce strategies for an equitable, sustainable, and high-quality early learning and child care system." Read the full policy brief here: ow.ly/fzrQ50Z9WuS
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Un enfant Une place vient de publier une nouvelle note de breffage sur le rôle de l’immigration dans le secteur de l’apprentissage et de la garde des jeunes enfants du Canada (AGJE). Lisez ici: ow.ly/fElW50Z8wNK
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
How can immigration policy better support the ELCC workforce and promote high-quality early learning for children across Canada? Child Care Now has released a new policy brief exploring the intersections between immigration policy and ELCC policy. Read it here: ow.ly/Z6hO50Z8wFQ
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Canada has a critical affordable housing shortage: 4.4 million households require affordable homes. But it takes more than housing to create a thriving community. Access to affordable child care can unlock education and employment opportunities. Read more here: ow.ly/XZ9o50Z6rJO
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Read the Summary report and Project Achievements for Child Care Now's Growth by Design project: childcarenow.ca/2026/06/01/growth-b…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Planification de la croissance: Expansion des services éducatifs et de garde à l’enfance au Canada – Rapport sommaire du projet: unenfantuneplace.ca/2026/06/01/plan…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
NOUVELLE Rapport sur la croissance : Suivi de l’expansion des réseaux de services de garde agréés au cours de la première phase du Programme pancanadien d’apprentissage et de garde des jeunes enfants: ow.ly/4jIp50Z6rAi
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
NEW Growth Report: Tracking expansion of licensed child care in the first phase of Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care - childcarenow.ca/2026/06/01/growth-r…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Pleins feux sur la prestation des services de garde publics au Canada: unenfantuneplace.ca/2026/05/27/plei…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Read the new spotlight on public delivery of licensed child care in Canada: childcarenow.ca/2026/05/27/spotligh…
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Spotlight on public delivery of licensed child care in Canada – Child Care Now
Spotlight on public delivery of licensed child care in Canada Expansion | Featured | News | Projects | Topics 27 May 202627 May 2026 Read the PDF hereTable of ContentsIntroduction About this spotlight reportRoles of government in child care expansionBenefits of public deliveryBenefits for children a…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Un enfant Une place demande au Comité permanent des finances de la Chambre des communes (FINA) de recommander au gouvernement d’investir davantage dans le PPAGJE en vertu du plan du gouvernement pour bâtir un Canada plus fort. Lisez ici: ow.ly/cVex50Z5pAK
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Child Care Now is asking the House of Commons Finance Committee (FINA) to recommend a larger investment into CWELCC as part of the federal government’s plan to make Canada strong. Read more here: ow.ly/fz1b50Z5pxH
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Child Care Now is proud to support the The Canadian National Care Economy Strategy by the by @CanWCC. A child care system make the rest of the economy possible — yet Canada still treats it as a secondary investment. Read the full press release: links.canwcc.ca/MPO2026PR
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Une grande banque canadienne soutient que l’accès accru aux services de garde à l’enfance est essentiel pour augmenter la participation des femmes au marché du travail: ow.ly/aq7550YZPQs
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A major Canadian bank reports expanding access to child care is key to increasing women’s labour force participation. Read more here: childcarenow.ca/2026/05/13/major-ca…
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Major Canadian bank reports expanding access to child care is key to increasing women’s labour force participation. – Child Care Now
Major Canadian bank reports expanding access to child care is key to increasing women’s labour force participation. News 13 May 202613 May 2026 CIBC, one of Canada’s largest financial institutions, says that expanding access to affordable and publicly-funded child care is crucial to increasing mothe…
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
La décision récente du gouvernement de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard de réduire le financement du programme de soutien pédagogique dans les garderies inquiète la communauté des services de garde de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard et du reste du Canada. En savoir plus ici: ow.ly/XAYh50YZPEG
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This Mother's Day, let's talk about what mothers really need: affordable child care. It powers Canada’s economy, enabling parents to return to work and support their families. Urge Prime Minister Carney to keep the government’s child care promise: childcarenow.ca/letter
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
A recent decision by the Government of Prince Edward Island to reduce funding for pedagogical support staff in child care programs has alarmed the PEI and Canada-wide child care community. Read the Child Care Now article here: ow.ly/m7mL50YZPns
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
En cette fête des Mères, parlons de ce dont les mères ont véritablement besoin : des services de garde à l’enfance abordables. Exhortez le premier ministre Carney à honorer la promesse du gouvernement en matière de services de garde à l’enfance: unenfantuneplace.ca/lettre
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This Mother's Day, let's talk about what mothers really need: affordable child care. It powers Canada’s economy, enabling parents to return to work and support their families. Urge Prime Minister Carney to keep the government’s child care promise: childcarenow.ca/letter
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
 Au lieu d’investir dans les services de garde, la mise à jour économique nous apprend que le Fonds d’infrastructure pour l’apprentissage et la garde des jeunes enfants du gouvernement fédéral prendra fin à la fin de l’exercice financier: unenfantuneplace.ca/lettre
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Instead of investing in child care, the economic update says the federal Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Fund will sunset at the end of this fiscal year. Urge Prime Minister Carney to keep the government’s child care promise: childcarenow.ca/letter
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
La Mise à jour économique doit aller plus loin en investissant dans la stabilité économique, le leadership et la sécurité des femmes, afin de bâtir un Canada plus prospère et inclusif pour tous·tes. Lisez la déclaration complète à ow.ly/P4Nk50YSgqE
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Spring Economic Update falls short on investing in women’s economic security, leadership and safety to build a more prosperous and inclusive Canada for all. Read Child Care Now's statement here: childcarenow.ca/2026/04/29/carney-g…
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Vicky Smallman @offhandremarks.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Just spent a couple of days strategizing and planning with the @childcarenow.bsky.social board. There’s a lot of work ahead to defend and grow our fledgling system, but we are ready to take on the challenge! It’s such a joy to work with these brilliant and determined women.
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Without increased federal investment in child care, parent fees will rise, wait lists will get longer, and the child care sector will be thrown back into turmoil. Urge PM Carney to keep the government’s $10aDay child care promise: childcarenow.ca/letter
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Child Care Now @childcarenow.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
À moins d’investissements fédéraux plus importants en services de garde, les tarifs vont augmenter, et le secteur des services de garde vivra à nouveau des bouleversements. Exhortez le PM Carney à tenir la promesse du gouvernement des services de garde à 10 $ par jour: unenfantuneplace.ca/lettre
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