The NDP forced the Liberals to deliver affordable, accessible, quality child care for Canadian families « Canada’s NDP

June 19, 2023 at 8:45 am  Federal, Politics

As C-35 — a National Child Care Program — passes through third reading in the House of Commons, NDP critic for Families, Children and Social Development Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) issued the following statement:

“For decades, parents across Canada have had to scramble to find child care that suits their needs and that won’t break the bank.

After almost thirty years of broken Liberal promises, it took the dedication and relentless efforts of child care workers, advocates and New Democrats to push them to finally deliver a National Child Care program.

Left on their own, the Liberals would have delayed the National Child Care program even further. And Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives have a track record of opposing affordable child care for Canadians.

Thanks to the NDP’s pressure through the Confidence and Supply Agreement and child care advocates’ tireless work, a National Child Care Program will include long-term federal funding for provinces and Indigenous peoples to deliver affordable, accessible, inclusive and quality child care that families deserve.

The NDP worked to ensure that the government delivers a program that:

  • Upholds the right of Indigenous peoples to free, prior and informed consent in matters concerning their children.
  • Acknowledges how decent working conditions support better learning conditions.
  • Ensures more transparency regarding government investments in child care.
  • Prioritizes public and not-for-profit child care providers to ensure affordable and quality services for families—not put more money in the pockets of for-profit daycares.

Families across the country deserve nothing less. New Democrats never gave up. We always believed this is possible — we fought for you and for your family, and delivered. It’s what we do.
We will never back down when it comes to making life better for you and your family.”

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