Educators

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Major update of the virtual exhibit 1759: From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham

   The National Battlefields Commission (NBC) is pleased to announce the online release of an updated version of the exhibit, 1759: From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham.

4. The Sunset Community expands facility and employment services

   Additional space will enable Pugwash social enterprise to create more vocational opportunities for adults with disabilities

5. Supporting equity in access to learning opportunities for young Canadians

   The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the everyday lives of Canadians, particularly young people who are facing unprecedented challenges, with fewer jobs, disruptions in their studies and overall uncertainty of the future.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan provide 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 Saskatchewanian families, particularly with children staying home and parents being unable to return to the workforce.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. Major investments in innovative, world-class research to benefit all Canadians

    Research and science are essential to creating opportunity for Canadians and finding solutions to the challenges of today and tomorrow. That’s why the Government of Canada has committed more than $10 billion since 2016 to fund research and science, and that’s why its response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been guided by research and science. To keep Canadians safe and supported through this crisis, and to build back better for everyone, we will continue to make smart investments in Canadian research and those who power it.

13. 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.

14. Federal, provincial and territorial ministers work together to continue improving early learning and child care for Canadian families

    The current COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of affordable, accessible, inclusive, and high-quality child care for Canadian families. While much progress has been made in recent years, there is more to be done to meet the needs of children and families.