Webinar – What’s next for $10aDay Child Care: unpacking the federal budget
The federal budget fails to include any new child care funding beyond an annual inflationary increase that starts only in 2027. What does this mean for the federal promise to build a high quality system of affordable child care for all? Will the progress made so far to bring down parent fees be rolled back? What are the next steps for advocates as we continue to fight for accessible and affordable child care across Canada?
Join Child Care Now for a special public webinar on November 19th 2:00 PM EST as we unpack and discuss the federal budget, and what it means for the future of the Canada $10aDay program. We’ll be joined by policy experts exploring the risks and opportunities ahead, with a particular focus on equitable access.
Speakers include:
- Morna Ballantyne – Executive Director, Child Care Now
- Carolyn Ferns – Policy Coordinator, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
- Sharon Gregson – Spokesperson, Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC
- Leila Sarangi – National Director, Campaign 2000: End Child & Family Poverty
- David MacDonald – Senior Economist, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives