Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the benefits of $10 a day childcare cannot be overstated.
A couple days ago, Ottawa and the Province announced a deal to achieve that goal by the end of 2023.
Ten dollars a day would be the average for children under 6 in regulated daycare.
Education Minister, Tom Osbourne says the rates should be reduced $15 a day by next year.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Trudeau says it will be a game-changer for parents and hard working families. He says the more affordable childcare will save families hundreds of dollars a month and allow more women to feel more comfortable pursing careers knowing their children are in good hands.
It’s expected the plan will see almost 6 thousand new childcare spaces created over the next five years.
A new full day program will pre- kindergarten for four- year old’s will also roll out in 2023.