Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition today with respect to affordable child care.
The signatories to this petition draw the attention of the House to the fact that after nine years of Conservative government, child care costs continue to soar and nearly one million kids with working parents have no regulated child care space available.
The petitioners point out that quality child care and early learning offer children a head start in life while also easing poverty.
The petitioners call upon the House of Commons to work with the provinces and territories to implement the NDP's plan for affordable child care across Canada.