The Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia have reached an agreement on an extension to the Canada-British Columbia Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.

Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, has issued the following statement in response to the June 15, 2021, report from the Office of the British Columbia Ombudsperson:

Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development, has issued the following statement in response to the June 10, 2021, report from the representative for children and youth:

Families will have new options for child care on school grounds and through recreation-based programs, thanks to recent changes to the Province’s Child Care Licensing Regulation.

Métis families in Saanich will benefit from dozens of new licensed child care spaces that recognize and honour Métis culture and heritage, as part of the Province’s commitment to support communities and build resiliency.