Early learning and child care are critical to a full recovery from COVID. In July we were able to announce $625 million in federal supports for the child care sector, to ensure that it was safe and that the spaces could stay open. In addition to the bilateral agreements on early learning and child care, this investment means that this year alone the Government of Canada has invested $1.2 billion in child care. That's a 67% increase over the next highest year in history. Because of our investments, over 40,000 child care spaces have been created.
Absolutely, Minister Hussen is working diligently, and we are supporting him to do just that.
The keyword that I've learned from Professor Kate Bezanson is “system”. Canada needs a child care system.