We need a national child care program that is affordable and universal. It's anticipated that there will be growth of 23% in child population in the next 15 years. We need a program that would assist working parents, whose labour fuels the local economy and helps fight poverty.
Last but not least, we need to focus on the community benefits agreement as a model in securing jobs for those who are vulnerable, high-risk youth in the communities. The Toronto Community Benefits Network, one of our members, is now in negotiations with Metrolinx for framework agreements to bring local jobs and economic development that relates to land use regulations. These are specific targets to make sure that local members of the community can also reap the benefits of the development and can access that employment.
Thank you.