An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada
Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act. Royal assent March 19, 2024 (S.C. 2024, c. 7). Writes into federal statute the principles, conditions, and reporting obligations of the federal-provincial-territorial $10-a-day child-care framework Ottawa has built through bilateral agreements with every province and territory. Future federal child-care funding now has to flow through a published framework rather than at the discretion of cabinet.
Status
Quick learn
Puts the $10-a-day child-care program into law. Federal and provincial money flows through bilateral agreements; this bill locks in the federal commitment so it cannot be quietly defunded by a future budget. Granted royal assent.
Issues this bill touches
- Cost of Living
Codifies federal funding obligations for $10-a-day-style child care so a future government cannot quietly cancel the program.
- Education
Federal-provincial early learning and child care framework. Most provinces have signed bilateral agreements.
- Youth & Future Generations
Codifies $10-a-day-style child care in federal law so the program can survive a change of government.
Legislative history
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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First reading in the House of Commons.
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Second reading in the House of Commons.
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Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Third reading in the House of Commons.
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First reading in the Senate.
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Second reading in the Senate.
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Third reading in the Senate.
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Approved by both chambers and granted royal assent; now law.
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Royal assent received.
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Reviewed clause by clause by a standing committee; amendments possible.
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