News & Stories: Policy Monitor

Excerpt: "“People say they feel better and are better off when they have a job, so we are removing barriers to skills training,” said Sheila Malcolmson, B.C.’s Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction. “In partnership with the Government of Canada, we’re investing $253,653 to deliver hands-on training and work experience for people in Kamloops facing barriers to employment, including in child care.” Through the Community and Employer Partnerships program, the Province is providing the funding to the Kamloops-Cariboo Regional Immigrants Society to deliver the Kamloops Early Childhood Education Workforce Entry Project. Funded by the Government of Canada under the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement, the project will support 10 to 12 participants through workplace preparation, classroom instruction, practicum placements and career development supports."

Excerpt: "The report highlights several positive findings, such as stronger participation in early learning programs: approximately 85% of NWT four- and five-year-olds were enrolled in Junior Kindergarten or Kindergarten during the 2024-25 school year. At the same time, the report also reinforces that significant challenges remain. Student attendance and graduation outcomes continue to require attention, and improving these results remains a priority for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the education system."

Excerpt: "“This expansion builds on that strong foundation, creating more opportunities for children to learn and grow in a supportive, inclusive environment through play, exploration and creativity. Investments like this are helping ensure more Nova Scotia families can access the high-quality child care they need to live, work and thrive in their communities.” The expanded centre, at 26 Lincoln St., is expected to open in July 2027 with an additional 10 infant spaces, 54 toddler spaces and 13 preschool spaces, for a total of 190 spaces."

Excerpt: "The Manitoba government is investing $3 million through the new Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities Play Structure Fund to support safe, accessible and high-quality playgrounds, Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Tracy Schmidt announced today. “Every child deserves a safe and welcoming place to play, learn and connect with classmates,” said Schmidt. “This new fund will help ensure schools and communities across Manitoba have access to quality playgrounds, while easing the financial burden that has too often fallen on parents and volunteers. By investing in playgrounds, we are investing in healthy kids, stronger communities and better opportunities for children to be active and thrive.”"

Excerpt: "Today, at Navera Community Connections’ Rosewood Early Learning and Family Centre, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State for Children and Youth, highlighted the program’s continued delivery of meaningful tax-free support to families. Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care."

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In Québec alone, the CCB provides over $6.2 billion in benefits to approximately 892,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In Nova Scotia alone, the CCB provides over $761 million in benefits to approximately 96,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In the Northwest Territories alone, the CCB provides over $37 million in benefits to approximately 4,500 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the Northwest Territories."

Excerpt: "Beginning this month, eligible families can receive up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17 through the CCB. This increase—up to $160 more per child under age 6 and up to $135 more per child aged 6 to 17 compared to last year—will help parents with the everyday costs of raising children, including groceries, clothing, child care and school supplies."

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In Newfoundland and Labrador alone, the CCB provides over $340 million in benefits to approximately 47,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of 6 and up to $6,883 per child aged 6 to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age 6 and up to $135 per child aged 6 to 17 compared to the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and child care. In Manitoba alone, the CCB provides over $1.4 billion in benefits to approximately 153,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."

Excerpt: "Starting this month, the CCB will provide families with up to $8,157 per child under the age of six and up to $6,883 per child aged six to 17. This represents an increase of up to $160 per child under age six and up to $135 per child aged six to 17 compared with the previous year, helping families manage everyday expenses such as groceries, clothing and childcare. In Alberta alone, the CCB provides over $4 billion in benefits to approximately 500,000 families each year, helping reduce financial pressures and contributing to the financial stability of households across the province."