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C-208Outside the Order of Precedence

Law about daycare and preschool

Daycare Law

Introduced Dec 9, 2021
Summary

This proposed law, put forward by Lindsay Mathyssen, focuses on making childcare better across Canada. It wants the government to create a national childcare system. This means making sure all children can get into good early learning programs. This proposed law would affect families with young children, especially those who struggle to afford childcare now. It would also affect childcare providers and educators, as it could change how they operate and get funding. This matters because good childcare helps kids develop and learn. It also allows parents to work or go to school, which benefits the whole family and the economy. A national system could make childcare more affordable and accessible for everyone.

Where This Lands on Key Issues

Where this proposed law falls on the policy spectrums that Canadians care about

Taxes & Government SpendingEducation & ChildcareHousing & Cost of Living
This bill
Taxes & Government SpendingExpand government programs significantly

The bill aims to create a national childcare system, which would require significant government spending. This pushes it towards the +2 end of the spectrum.

Education & ChildcareUniversal free education and childcare

The bill explicitly aims to create a universal childcare system, indicating a strong move towards universal free childcare, placing it near the +2 end.

Housing & Cost of LivingBalance market and affordability programs

By providing childcare, the bill could indirectly reduce the cost of living for families, especially those with young children. This effect is relatively small, so it's a slight move towards the +2 end.

Bill Quality

This bill has not yet been published on the government website.

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