Mr. Speaker, the minister knows that there is no choice for parents if there are no additional spaces. It is as simple as that.
The economics of it are unquestioned. It is one of the biggest job creators and one of the biggest returns on investment. It is even supported by the Bank of Canada.
We need to invest now to have the smartest, most skilled labour force on the planet but the government cancelled the early learning and child care agreements with the provinces, and the minister knows that. The Conservatives just do not get it. It is also about the early development of a child.
When will the Conservative government invest in children and their future in this country?