Children

1. Backgrounder:  Enabling Accessibility Fund – Windsor Projects

   The Enabling Accessibility Fund supports the capital costs of construction and renovations related to improving physical accessibility and safety for people with disabilities in Canadian communities and workplaces.

2. Canada launches two calls for proposals to improve financial wellbeing and social inclusion of vulnerable Canadians 

   The pandemic has affected all Canadians over the past year, and families, children and youth have been among those most negatively impacted. Adapting to working remotely for some, adjusting to on-line school for others, and the lack of connection with friends, extended family and other social networks have created significant additional pressures on families.

3. Government of Canada launches two calls for proposals to improve financial well-being and social inclusion of vulnerable Canadians

   The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, accompanied by Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, and Kate Young, Member of Parliament for London West, will announce the launch of two calls for proposals. These proposals will fund projects that support the most vulnerable people in communities across Canada.

4. Statement by the Minister of Labour on Mental Health Week

   The Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, issued the following statement for Mental Health Week.

5. Minister Hussen to speak with York Region families on Budget 2021 at virtual event hosted by the Boys and Girls Club 

   The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will attend a virtual event hosted by the Boys and Girls Club, to speak with early childhood educators and families in York Region on key measures in Budget 2021.

6. The Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia highlight additional support for quality early learning and child care across the province 

   The importance of accessible, affordable and high-quality child care has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia worked together during a challenging year to ensure families continued to have access to the affordable, high-quality and safe early learning and child care opportunities their children need to succeed.

7. The Government of Canada and the Government of Northwest Territories announce additional support for quality early learning and child care across the territories 

   Child care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the real social and economic challenges faced by families in Northwest Territories, particularly with children staying home and parents being unable to return to the workforce.

8. The Government of Canada and the Government of Prince Edward Island announce additional support for quality early learning and child care across the province 

   Child care is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the real social and economic challenges faced by Island families, particularly with children staying home and parents being unable to return to the workforce.

9. Minister Hussen and Minister Simpson to make a virtual announcement on the early learning and child care agreement with the Northwest Territories

   The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, will discuss how the Government of Canada is supporting child care in the Northwest Territories. He will be joined by the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment of the Northwest Territories, R.J. Simpson. They will be accompanied by Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, Michael McLeod.

10. Ministers respond to the reports of the Auditor General of Canada

    The Government of Canada will respond to the first reports related to COVID‑19 and the report on Investing in Canada Plan from the Auditor General of Canada.

11. Governments of Canada and Manitoba announce new supports for child-care centres in response to COVID-19

    Childcare is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the social and economic challenges faced by Manitoban families, particularly those where parents are unable to return to work due to child care needs.

12. Minister Carr and Minister Squires to make a virtual announcement on early learning and child care in Manitoba

    Minister Carr and Minister Squires to make a virtual announcement on early learning and child care in Manitoba