Posts tagged with “Ontario Budget or Policies”

Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities responds to OCBCC letter

In June 2010, the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care wrote to invite the Ministry of Colleges, Training and Universities to meet to discuss solutions to protect the existing child care centres and lab schools on Ontario college campuses.
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Economist: Significant Economic Payoff of Early Learning Program

A report on the cost-benefit impact of Dr. Pascal’s proposal for an Early Learning Program was released today by the Centre for Spatial Economics. » Continue reading “Economist: Significant Economic Payoff of Early Learning Program”

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ETFO President writes to Premier Urging for More Stabilization Funding for Child Care Sector

On June 9th, Sam Hammond, President of the Elementary Teacher’s Federation of Ontario wrote a letter to the premier urging him to increase stabilization funding to facilitate the child care sector’s transition to provide services that no longer include 4- and 5 -year-olds . » Continue reading “ETFO President writes to Premier Urging for More Stabilization Funding for Child Care Sector”

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New postcard campaign! Support Early Learning!

We need to keep the pressure on the provincial government to implement Dr. Charles Pascal’s vision for the early learning and care.

To view the postcard, click here. » Continue reading “New postcard campaign! Support Early Learning!”

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Ottawa Citizen: Daycares worry about destabilization

Mohammed Adam reports on the mounting concern over fee increases and possible closures of child-care centres across the province.
“Municipal politicians and child-care agencies are warning that fees will likely rise by about 30 per cent and many centres will shut down” » Continue reading “Ottawa Citizen: Daycares worry about destabilization”

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CUPE Ontario President writes to Premier to express concerns regarding the implementation and ultimate success of ELP

Fred Hahn, President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) – Ontario, wrote an open letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty to express concerns regarding the impact the implementation of the new Early Learning Program will have on the existing child care sector. » Continue reading “CUPE Ontario President writes to Premier to express concerns regarding the implementation and ultimate success of ELP”

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News Coverage of April 27th Provincial Announcement

The Orillia Packet & Times, The Globe and Mail, and the Hamilton Spectator respond to the Ontario Provincial Government’s announcement of Additional Fee Subsidies and Capital funding.
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April 27: Breaking News, Additional Fee Subsidies and Captital Funding Announced

Breaking News – Bill 242 Passes Third Reading at Queen’s Park; Transition Funding for Child Care Announced; Licensed Child Care to Move to the new Early Years Division

Link to Ontario Government Press Release and Materials, please click here » Continue reading “April 27: Breaking News, Additional Fee Subsidies and Captital Funding Announced”

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OMSSA Supports Provincial Government’s decision to move child care to the Ministry of Education

CNW: “Municipal Staff support the Ontario Government putting children and learning first”

The Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) supports the provincial government’s new direction for child care and April 27th’s ‘multi-pronged’ announcement. » Continue reading “OMSSA Supports Provincial Government’s decision to move child care to the Ministry of Education”

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South Asian Women’s Right Organization Responds to Ontario Budget

PRESS RELEASE: ONTARIO IS CLOSED TO LOW-INCOME WOMEN

The Ontario Budget released today fails to address the underfunding and glaring inequalities in Ontario’s childcare system says a spokesperson for the South Asian Women’s Rights Organization, an organization of low-income immigrant women from Toronto’s east end. » Continue reading “South Asian Women’s Right Organization Responds to Ontario Budget”

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