As I mentioned previously, there is a recognition in the bilateral agreement that while the priority is not-for-profit child care and the expansion of public child care in Canada, there is a recognition that provinces and territories all have different approaches, and that the for-profit and private sector do play a role in some provinces and territories. Through the long-term funding that is promised under the agreements, there are mechanisms available to ensure that all parents who are making use of licensed child care facilities, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, can have access to service under the Canada-wide system, and there are mechanisms built into our bilateral agreements to ensure there is space for profit where that is reasonable.
On March 7th, 2023. See this statement in context.