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The new report shows that childcare affordability has emerged as the single greatest barrier to employment, with 69% of mothers identifying childcare costs as an obstacle to working. linkedin.com/posts/saenzdev…

Do you care about all communities in British Columbia having more quality $10aDay child care where educators are valued and fairly compensated? If so check this out cccabc.bc.ca/membership

Hear from our very own Morna Ballantyne, as she calls for the protection of the $10aDay child care program. Urge PM Carney to keep the government’s $10aDay child care promise: childcarenow.ca/letter #KeepTheChildCarePromise

Without increased federal investment in child care, parent fees will rise, wait lists will get longer, and the child care sector will be thrown back into turmoil. Urge PM Carney to keep the government’s $10aDay child care promise: childcarenow.ca/letter

#Childcare "is one of the biggest affordability challenges facing families and single parents in Burnaby and across BC. High fees and long waitlists make it harder for parents to work, go to school, or fully participate in community life." #bcpoli

An important letter about child care from #Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley. He says "BC Budget 2026 provides no new funding for childcare, effectively pressing the pause button at a time when this is one of the biggest issues facing cities." burnaby.ca/our-city/news/… @UBCM

Ultra-processed Food Consumption and Behavioral Outcomes in Canadian Children jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

An important letter about child care from Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley. He says "BC Budget 2026 provides no new funding for childcare, effectively pressing the pause button at a time when this is one of the biggest issues facing cities." @Dave_Eby @lisabeare burnaby.ca/our-city/news/…

Affordable child care is essential for families and Canada’s economy. Funding gaps put lower fees at risk. Learn more + take action: childcarenow.ca/promise #KeepTheChildCarePromise

Affordable child care is essential to Canada’s economy, enabling parents, especially women, to return to work, support their families, and grow the economy. Urge PM Carney to keep the government’s $10aDay child care promise: childcarenow.ca/letter #KeepTheChildCarePromise

I’m glad you’re “working hard to make child care more affordable” but that’s simply not enough of a commitment to women. You should be working to ensure every family that needs it has access to quality $10aDay child care and educators (almost all women) are fairly compensated.

Appreciation to The Houssian Foundation for a seat at their table at this important and early annual IWD event. #equalitybreakfast #10adaychildcare @HoussianFdn

Here's an illustration of why (one reason, of several) #cdnchildcare should take a universal approach as promised in 2021 - not return to the old, failed targeting bit.ly/4cvebJl

$10aDay child care supports nearly 1M families and strengthens our economy. Without new funding: higher fees, longer waitlists, program closures. Families can’t afford setbacks. Learn more + take action: childcarenow.ca/letter #KeepTheChildCarePromise

Affordable child care powers Canada’s economy. Breaking the $10aDay promise means higher fees and longer waitlists. Urge PM Carney to act: childcarenow.ca/letter #KeepTheChildCarePromise

✨ Webinar Alert ✨ Are we closer to universal child care than we were 5 years ago? What will it take for governments to keep their promises? Join us March 4 to hear from policy experts & mothers. 2 PM ET: ow.ly/X90U50YomMG 5 PM ET: ow.ly/ZVPH50YomMH

In a cost of living crisis, families are depending on the federal government to follow through with their promise on $10aDay child care. Urge Prime Minister Carney to keep the government’s child care promise: childcarenow.ca/letter #KeepTheChildCarePromise

ICYMI The last mile: Provincial child care expansion at the five-year deadline policyalternatives.ca/news-research/…

Debate on $10aDay child care in the BC Legislature facebook.com/share/v/1aW4EB…

Let’s celebrate Jean Augustine, the first Black Canadian woman elected as a Member of Parliament. Since 1993, Jean has fought for women, low-income families, and people of colour. She’s one of the reasons we observe #BlackHistoryMonth! Who is your local hero? 📷Althea Thauberger