So if we had more money to invest, the priority should be to improve this system rather than to give out a few hundred dollars to everyone, as the conservatives are doing. We should first consolidate what exists before investing money elsewhere.
I agree with you that it is not a universal system, which is very unfortunate. Many of my friends have children, or will have children soon, and they are very concerned about finding a daycare space. More money needs to be invested. However, if our society decides to do that, it will not be able to afford to send out cheques right and left to parents who decide not to take advantage of that service. There needs to be equal opportunity for everyone that wants to use public day care. Once that is done, we can start to give money to other individuals who do not want to use that service. Do you not agree?