Ms. Rachel Wernick at the Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee

On March 3rd, 2022. See this statement in context.

March 3rd, 2022 / 3:50 p.m.

Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Skills and Employment Branch, Department of Employment and Social Development

I will answer your question very briefly and then give the floor to Ms. Hall, who is the subject-matter expert.

Quebec's experience showed us that the implementation of a universal day care system led to a significant increase of women's participation in the labour market. We therefore expect that greater access to day care will have the same effect in other regions.

Karen, do you want to add to that?

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