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Les modifications annoncées en matière de garde d’enfants au Manitoba s’attirent des éloges, mais soulèvent aussi des inquiétudes
Le 21 novembre 2017, le ministre de la Famille Scott Fielding a déposé la Loi modifiant la Loi sur la garde d’enfants qui contient de nouvelles mesures législatives. En vertu du discours du Trône, la loi vise à : créer des places de garderie, réduire les délais d’attente, éliminer les lourdeurs administratives, produire de meilleurs résultats… Continue reading Les modifications annoncées en matière de garde d’enfants au Manitoba s’attirent des éloges, mais soulèvent aussi des inquiétudes
Manitoba Child Care Amendment Announcement brings both Praise and Concern
On November 21, 2017, Manitoba Families Minister Scott Field tabled the Community Child Care Standards Amendment Act, which introduced legislative changes to child care. According to the Throne Speech, the act aims to: create new child care spaces reduce wait times eliminate red tape for early childhood educators foster better outcomes for families with young… Continue reading Manitoba Child Care Amendment Announcement brings both Praise and Concern
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework announced
The Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the Métis National Council and the Government of Canada have a co-developed Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework, released September 17, 2018. Based on extensive consultations with Indigenous parents and communities, the Framework reflects the unique cultures, aspirations and needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis children… Continue reading Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework announced
Roundtable on maternity/parental leave and alignment with child care: report and follow up
On April 23, 2018, Child Care Now co-hosted a one-day roundtable on Canadian maternity/parental leave policy with the Childcare Resource and Research Unit, Child Care Now, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, the Canadian Labour Congress and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. More than 50 participants attended the event, including academic researchers, government officials,… Continue reading Roundtable on maternity/parental leave and alignment with child care: report and follow up
Les modifications annoncées en matière de garde d’enfants au Manitoba s’attirent des éloges, mais soulèvent aussi des inquiétudes
Le 21 novembre 2017, le ministre de la Famille Scott Fielding a déposé la Loi modifiant la Loi sur la garde d’enfants qui contient de nouvelles mesures législatives. En vertu du discours du Trône, la loi vise à : créer des places de garderie, réduire les délais d’attente, éliminer les lourdeurs administratives, produire de meilleurs résultats… Continue reading Les modifications annoncées en matière de garde d’enfants au Manitoba s’attirent des éloges, mais soulèvent aussi des inquiétudes
Manitoba Child Care Amendment Announcement brings both Praise and Concern
On November 21, 2017, Manitoba Families Minister Scott Field tabled the Community Child Care Standards Amendment Act, which introduced legislative changes to child care. According to the Throne Speech, the act aims to: create new child care spaces reduce wait times eliminate red tape for early childhood educators foster better outcomes for families with young… Continue reading Manitoba Child Care Amendment Announcement brings both Praise and Concern
