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Federal government promises over $1-billion in low-cost loans for child care expansion in upcoming budget

The loan program will help spur the creation of new spaces for non-profit operators, many of whom are eager to expand but frequently experience difficulty accessing funds, experts say

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Toronto school boards struggling to build almost 50 child-care centres despite 7-year head start

Toronto school boards struggling to build almost 50 child-care centres despite 7-year head start
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Nancy crawfordSusan colleyIsha chaudhuriResearch unitToronto catholic district school boardToronto district school boardMinistry of educationCanada wide early learningChild care planSome ontarioMartha friendlyChildcare resourceBuilding blocksChild care

Child-care programs need more cash, says researcher, as N L releases review of operating grant

A child-care researcher says the new $10-a-day system will need more cash from the federal and provincial governments to raise wages and improve working conditions for early childhood educators.

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More money, better benefits needed to attract more child-care workers: researcher

More money, better benefits needed to attract more child-care workers: researcher
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Staff shortage temporarily closes daycare in Tsiigehtchic, N W T

The temporary closure of the daycare in Tsiigehtchic, N.W.T. due to staffing shortages has left a mother scrambling for childcare.

Northwest territoriesDinah blakeShelley kapraelianPatricia davisonResearch unitN wt early childhood associationAurora collegeEarly childhood associationEarly childhoodChildcare resourceMartha friendlyResource unit