Children

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Call for proposals to help shape future of Indigenous early learning and child care 

   For many, child care is a necessity. For Indigenous children, culturally appropriate early learning and child care can be a crucial part of childhood development. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to promoting and investing in Indigenous-led early learning and child care to ensure all First Nations, Inuit and Métis children have the foundation they need to succeed in life.

9. Government of Canada to host Canada’s Feminist Response and Recovery Summit to mark International Women’s Day

   The COVID-19 pandemic is the most serious public health crisis Canada has ever faced. It has highlighted fundamental gaps in our society and disproportionately impacted those who were already marginalized, vulnerable or struggling. Women have faced steep job losses or shouldered the burden of unpaid care work at home, and many have bravely served on the front lines of this crisis in our communities.

10. Government of Canada releases the first annual report from the National Advisory Council on Poverty

    In 2018, the Government of Canada made a historic commitment toward reducing poverty through Opportunity for All – Canada’s First Poverty Reduction Strategy. Yesterday, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, tabled in Parliament the first report on Canada’s progress, entitled Building Understanding: The First Report of the National Advisory Council on Poverty.