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Status of Federal-Provincial Negotiations on Affordable and Accessible Child Care

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2021-12-15 · Toronto City Council · amended

As filed

City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following: 1. City Council urge the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to sign an agreement regarding the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan before the end of 2021 and based on City Council's recently-affirmed (2021.MM32.12) support for building a system of early learning and child care services that are high-quality, public and not-for profit, affordable, inclusive and accessible for all families.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

This report provides an update to City Council on the status of negotiations with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada regarding agreements and the flow of funding for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan announced in the 2021 Federal Budget. It also outlines options for the City of Toronto to partner directly with the Government of Canada if an agreement cannot be reached with the Province of Ontario.

Staff recommended

The General Manager, Children's Services recommends that: 1. City Council request the Mayor to request a meeting with the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Education and the Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development to discuss the following: a. the status of negotiations between the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada regarding agreements and the flow of funding for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan announced in the 2021 Federal Budget; and b.

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the role of the City of Toronto in collaborating and implementing a Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan to improve accessible and affordable child care for Toronto families.

Considered

  • 2021-12-01 · Economic and Community Development Committee · amended

    Decision as filed

    The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that: 1. City Council receive the report (November 30, 2021) from the General Manager, Children's Services for information.

  • 2021-12-15 · Toronto City Council · amended

    Clerk’s note

    City Council considered Items DM38.1 and EC26.16 together.

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