Charles Pascal has seen firsthand through his children and grandchildren the value of early learning. » Continue reading “`It’s about opportunity and equity,’ says new special adviser”

OCBCC Note: Over the years, our Coalition has worked closely with Charles Pascal and we are very excited about his new appointment! » Continue reading “Dr. Charles Pascal Appointed As Special Advisor To Recommend Strategy, Report To Premier”

Following years of false starts, empty promises, and inaction from Liberal and Conservative governments, Parliament took a historic step and voted to support working and middle-class families by moving the NDP’s Early Learning and Child Care Act to third reading. » Continue reading “Breaking News: Federal Parliament Supports Historic NDP Child Care Act”

November 20, 2007 – Ottawa » Continue reading “Advocates mark International Day of the Child with proclamations against spread of “big box” child care”

November 19, 2008 – Ottawa » Continue reading “Advocates to rally for C-303 and end to “big box” child care”

A new study emphasizes how important math skills are to future learning. » Continue reading “Math called key preschool skill: Toronto Star”

The Ontario Legislature will be back at Queen’s Park with a Throne Speech set for November 29. » Continue reading “Ontario Legislature to Resume on November 29″

Members of the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care met with Ministry of Children and Youth Services Minister Deb Matthews today. » Continue reading “Coalition first Stakeholder Group to Meet with New Minister”

Lorraine Sommerfeld has written a terrific piece on why children don’t belong in “big-box” child care” » Continue reading “Daycare centres no place for big-box mentality: Parenting Columnist”

Today’s Toronto Star has another front page story on the issue of multinational child care coming to Canada. » Continue reading “Opposition parties unite to fight big-box daycare”