Families Minister Jenna Sudds said Monday some Ontario daycare centres have pulled out of the federal government’s national early learning and child care program because the province hasn’t stepped up with enough cash.

Asked about some daycares either rejecting or bailing out of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program, Sudds said it’s a “consequence, unfortunately, of a delay with respect to the province of Ontario coming forward with a sustainable and long-term funding formula for providers.”

Sudds said the province is “responsible for fostering those relationships” so that providers have the money they need to “confidently continue to provide high-quality services.”

  • pipsqueak1984
    511·
    2 months ago

    Still not a big fan of this system as it effectively punishes stay-at-home parents.

    If the federal government wants to fund childcare just increase the CCB from ages 0 - 4 and let parents decide what childcare works best for them.

    • healthetank
      11·
      2 months ago

      That seems like an odd take. Literally any tax or incentivization would be “punishing” those who can’t/don’t use it.

      Is providing school funding via taxes punishment for parents who want to homeschool their children?

      Is providing any kind of child care/child education funding punishment for childfree people?

      Is increases in funding for rural internet or road reconstruction punishment for people who choose to live in cities or don’t drive?

      • pipsqueak1984
        29·
        2 months ago

        That seems like an odd take. Literally any tax or incentivization would be “punishing” those who can’t/don’t use it.

        Exactly. Treat people equally

        • healthetank
          61·
          2 months ago

          What do you consider treating people equally?

          • corsicanguppy
            31·
            2 months ago

            What do you consider treating people equally?

            If you think it’s buying wheelchairs for people who can walk, so they’re not penalized for their mobility. you’re not quite there.

    • Showroom7561
      10·
      2 months ago

      If the federal government wants to fund childcare just increase the CCB from ages 0 - 4 and let parents decide what childcare works best for them.

      Wouldn’t that just be giving out money, even if there was no intention of using childcare?

      The lack of available childcare is the issue. Even if you wanted to pay a premium, there’s simply nothing available.