WHEREAS the federal government had previously committed to funding and establishing a national childcare program, providing approximately five billion dollars over five years; AND WHEREAS the federal government has now decided to replace the program with individual taxable payments to families, which does nothing to develop facilities for younger children: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities correspond with the federal government, urging it to maintain the earlier commitment to the Federal Early Learning and Childcare Program; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Union of British Columbia Municipalities correspond with the provincial government, urging it to take a strong position with the federal government in maintaining the earlier commitment to the childcare program.
Ministry of Children and Family Development The Government of British Columbia remains committed to giving our children the strongest start possible and recognizes the importance of the early years in a childs healthy development. We will continue to support a wide range of early learning and child care options to ensure that all children are healthy - physically and emotionally - safe and secure, successful at learning, socially engaged and responsible.