Charles Pascal has been appointed as the Early Learning Advisor by the Provincial Government » Continue reading “Teach kindergarten outside school, adviser says”

Carol Goar is a long time child care advocate. While we disagree with her recent column on the issue of for-profit child care, we deeply respect her work over the years. Her recent column is below, along with a letter published in the Star on April 12.  » Continue reading “Opinion Piece: My Feminist Credentials by Carol Goar”

International trade rules could prevent Canada from ever setting up a universal non-profit child-care system if foreign daycare chains get a bigger toehold here, says the country’s largest public service union. » Continue reading “Union report sounds alarm over foreign daycare chains”

Toronto-area parents looking for child care may be forced to call Brisbane or New York to find a space in their neighbourhood centre if corporate daycare takes hold in Canada, says an Australian academic on a national tour to warn about the phenomenon in her country. » Continue reading “Corporate link to child care draws concern”