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1. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Ontario 

   Child care is not just a social policy - it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That is why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will benefit children and families from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

2. Cape Breton community works together to restore and revitalize green space

   Government of Canada supports inclusive, family-friendly recreation hub

3. Government of Canada to announce support to revitalize community green space in Cape Breton

   Government of Canada to announce support to revitalize community green space in Cape Breton

4. Message from the Minister of Health on Canada’s Second Annual Safe Sleep Week 2023

   Message from the Minister of Health on Canada’s Second Annual Safe Sleep Week 2022

5. Growth and community meet at the Cedar Event Centre

   Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economy is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

6. $10-a-day child care for families in Saskatchewan

   Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.

7. Minister Gould to make child care announcement in Saskatchewan

   The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Saskatchewan’s Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan, will be making an important announcement regarding affordable child care in Saskatchewan.

8. Spring Break Is for Nature, History, and Winter Sports on the Plains

   From February 25 to March 18, the Plains of Abraham welcome children and their parents to enjoy this piece of nature in the city and plunge into history during spring break.

9. The Canadian Space Agency celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

   The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is highlighting this year's International Day of Women and Girls in Science by showcasing strong role models and taking part in various events and meeting with youth.

10. New cost control framework to support the growth of 22,500 additional quality child care spaces in Alberta

    Child care is not just a social policy—it is an economic policy, too. Access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care will grow the economy, allow more women to enter the workforce and help give every child in Canada the best start in life. That’s why, in Budget 2021, the Government of Canada made a transformative investment of nearly $30 billion to create a Canada-wide early learning and child care system with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners.

11. Government of Canada to announce support for a community recreation organization in Lower Sackville

    Government of Canada to announce support for a community recreation organization in Lower Sackville

12. Renovations to Fairview Resource Centre will boost access to free programs for residents

    Fairview, Nova Scotia is home to over 17,000 residents—and a community hub that helps them thrive. The Fairview Resource Centre delivers programs ranging from senior and parenting support to skill-building and assistance with basic needs. To help the centre extend its free services to more members of the community, the Government of Canada is investing in accessibility and efficiency upgrades at the centre this year.

13. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in Halifax 

    The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, will make an announcement regarding support for the Fairview Resource Centre.

14. Minister Gould announces funding for projects for the social inclusion and well-being of vulnerable children and youth

    Canadians have been living with the impacts of the pandemic for almost three years. Vulnerable adults, families, children and youth have been among those most negatively impacted. As a result, many children and youth have struggled with social isolation. When services and supports are accessible and targeted at those who are experiencing negative impacts to their well-being from social isolation, they can help children and youth cope with these difficult challenges.

15. Backgrounder:  Social Development Partnerships Program  

    The Social Development Partnerships Program is a grants and contributions program that supports investments in not-for-profit organizations to help improve life outcomes for persons with disabilities, children and families, and other vulnerable populations. The program is divided into two components: the Disability component and the Children and Families component.

16. New dome in Cape Breton re-inflating hopes of expanded sport programming 

    Atlantic Canada’s tourism industry is vital to the region and hosting national sporting events can generate significant economic benefits by attracting visitors outside the traditional tourism season. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the Cape Breton Health Recreation Complex Corporation (CBHRCC), in partnership with Cape Breton University (CBU), to revitalize the community’s multi-sport recreation facility.

17. Governments of Canada and Ontario to make major announcement on child care in Ontario

    The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, and Ontario’s Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, will make a major announcement in Toronto on the province’s early learning and child care system.

18. 50% reduction in child care fees for families in Prince Edward Island

    For too long, families have faced high monthly child care fees, long wait lists and too few high-quality child care options. That is why the Government of Canada is supporting the implementation of a Canada-wide early learning and child care system, giving children the best possible start and making life more affordable for families across Canada.

19. Minister Gould to announce child care fee reduction in Prince Edward Island

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be joining Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning, Natalie Jameson, for a media tour and announcement in Montague.

20. Backgrounder

    Backgrounder

21. Government of Canada introduces historic bill to enshrine principles of Canada‑wide early learning and child care system into law

    Affordable and inclusive early learning and child care is a powerful driver of economic growth and social equality. That’s why the Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories and Indigenous peoples to build an affordable, inclusive and high-quality early learning and child care system for families in Canada. Now, the Government is taking another significant step forward by ensuring the system remains in place long into the future so that generations of children in Canada can get the best possible start in life.

22. Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson requests the Canada Revenue Agency take more action to assist Canadians fleeing abuse or violence    

    Today, Canada’s Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson, François Boileau, announces a new service improvement request following his Office’s collaboration with Ending Violence Association of Canada (EVA Canada).

23. Minister Gould to make national announcement

    Officials from the Department of Employment and Social Development Canada will hold a technical briefing for media, not for attribution, on new measures to strengthen early learning and child care.

24. Minister of Health visits Quebec City to discuss the new, interim Canada Dental Benefit

    Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, was at Centre dentaire Montcalm in Quebec City to discuss the new, temporary Canada Dental Benefit, which opened for applications last week.

25. Minister Duclos to speak about the Canada Dental Benefit

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, will participate in a tour of a dental clinic and hold a media availability to highlight how the Canada Dental Benefit will provide young Canadians with more equitable access to oral health care.

26. Government of Canada announces members of new National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care

    Now, more than ever, increased access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive early learning and child care is crucial to meet the needs of children and families across Canada. That is why the Government of Canada is making a historic investment of $30 billion over five years to build a Canada-wide early learning and child care system in collaboration with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners

27. $10-a-day child care becoming a reality for families in Nunavut in December 2022

    For too long, families have faced high monthly child care fees, long waitlists and a lack of child care options. Now, more than ever, increased access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive child care is crucial to meet the needs of children and make life more affordable for families across Canada.

28. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement with Alberta 

    Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and a career. That’s why the Government of Canada signed agreements with each province and territory to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system.

29. Health Canada secures additional supply of children’s acetaminophen products

    We share the concerns of parents and caregivers about their inability to find infant and children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen. These products are essential for families, caregivers, and health care professionals to reduce fever and pain. Today, we are announcing that we have secured foreign supply of children’s acetaminophen that will be available for sale at retail and in community pharmacies in the coming weeks.

30. Minister Gould highlights affordability, early learning and child care, and Government’s plan to build an economy that works for everyone

    In the recent 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada highlighted its plan to continue its sound stewardship of the economy and to be there for Canadians. To help families cope with increasing costs, like rising prices at the checkout counter, the Government is delivering targeted support to the Canadians who need it the most, including by: doubling the GST credit for 11 million eligible Canadians; enhancing the Canada Workers Benefit to support 4.2 million Canadians; and making federal student and apprentice loans permanently interest free for the graduates of today and tomorrow.

31. Sherbrooke taking steps to enhance community infrastructure and quality of life

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

32. Government of Canada to announce funding for community enhancements in Guysborough County

    The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, will make an announcement about several infrastructure and technology projects to enhance safety, accessibility and connectivity in the Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s.

33. Dartmouth benefits from trail upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive

34. Minister Gould highlights affordability, early learning and child care and the government’s plan to build an economy that works for everyone

    In the recent 2022 Fall Economic Statement, the Government of Canada highlighted its plan to continue its sound stewardship of the economy and to be there for Canadians. To help families cope with increasing costs, like rising prices at the checkout counter, the government is delivering targeted support to the Canadians who need it the most, including by: doubling the GST Credit for 11 million eligible Canadians; enhancing the Canada Workers Benefit to support 4.2 million Canadians; and making federal student and apprentice loans permanently interest free for the graduates of today and tomorrow.

35. Cliffs of Fundy Geopark taking steps to attract visitors to this world-class destination

    Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators are working hard to find new approaches to deliver world-class tourism experiences that tell the stories of the region, and what makes it such a special visitor destination. The Government of Canada is supporting the expansion of an enhanced visitor experience at the Cliffs of Fundy UNESCO Global Geopark that explores the connections between geology, communities, culture, heritage and nature.

36. Upgrades in Middle Sackville will allow for program expansion, increased hosting capacity 

    Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

37. Government of Canada to announce funding for recreation facility upgrades in Middle Sackville

    Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville–Preston–Chezzetcook, will make an announcement about recreation centre upgrades that will expand programming and help reconnect the community.

38. Lower child care fees for Ontario families

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Toronto to speak about recent child care fee reductions as part of the Canada-wide early learning and child care system. The Minister will promote the benefits to parents and providers of signing on to the Canada–Ontario Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

39. Minister Gould meets with families receiving fee reductions for licensed child care in Ontario

    Too many families across Canada lack access to affordable, inclusive and high quality child care. That is why the Government of Canada has laid out a plan to provide parents in Canada with, on average, $10 a day child care for children under six years old. This plan will make life more affordable for families, create new jobs, get parents—especially women—back into the workforce, and grow the middle class, while giving every child a real and fair chance at success.

40. East Dartmouth BGC will benefit from a new outdoor space to help bring people back to public spaces safely

    East Dartmouth BGC will benefit from a new outdoor space to help bring people back to public spaces safely

41. North Preston to develop an Afrocentric community hub to promote learning, connection and creativity

    North Preston to develop an Afrocentric community hub to promote learning, connection and creativity

42. Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in North Preston

    Government of Canada to announce support for a community organization in North Preston

43. Families in Canada to benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices - Backgrounder

    The following is a list of the approved early learning and child care innovation projects across Canada.

44. Families in Canada to benefit from innovative early learning and child care practices

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will be in Sudbury to announce funding for projects that aim to improve early learning and child care programs and services across Canada.

45. Lower child care fees for British Columbia families 

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, will join British Columbia’s Minister of State for Child Care, Karina Chen, and British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, Jennifer Whiteside, in Burnaby to announce how they will make child care more affordable for families in British Columbia.

46. Eastern Nova Scotia will benefit from new and modernized tourism offerings to help attract more visitors to the region

    Canada has much to offer visitors: breathtaking landscapes and wide-open spaces, diverse and inclusive experiences, and welcoming people from coast to coast to coast who provide outstanding service. Combined with a strong focus on health and safety and high vaccination against COVID-19, Canada is among the most alluring and smartest destination choices.

47. Backgrounder: Eastern Nova Scotia will benefit from new and modernized tourism offerings to help attract more visitors to the region

    Backgrounder: The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.3 million in 13 projects to support the tourism sector on Cape Breton Island and in Guysborough County.

48. Government of Canada invests in youth-driven projects to improve accessibility and disability inclusion 

    The imagination, determination, and innovation of Canada’s youth are essential to building the Canada we all want: a country that is inclusive and barrier-free for persons with disabilities. By continuing to invest in youth and working with local and community-based organizations to increase accessibility and inclusion in communities and workplaces, the Government of Canada is reinforcing its commitment to prioritize disability inclusion across the country.

49. Government of Canada Announces Funding to Youth Organizations on International Youth Day

    Young Canadians are integral to Canada’s present and future success, as they are the leaders of today and tomorrow. Youth organizations in Canada are undertaking important work, such as amplifying youth voices and advocating for gender equality.

50. Statement by Minister Ien and Minister Khera on International Youth Day: Celebrating solidarity across generations

    The Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, and the Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera, issued the following statement to commemorate this year’s International Youth Day theme: Intergenerational Solidarity.