Absolutely. We would definitely like the federal government to participate more. It's more costly to operate a francophone day care centre in northern Canada than an anglophone one. It's also harder to recruit staff, resources are more costly, and there are a lot of additional costs. Consequently, a greater contribution from the federal government would help us continue offering high-quality services and increase supply in order to meet the demand. We urgently need more new day care spaces here in Yukon. As a result, I believe that federal government support and leadership are essential in enabling us to provide equitable services.
On December 5th, 2024. See this statement in context.