Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition in the House today with respect to affordable child care.
The signatories to the petition want to draw the attention of the House to the fact that after nearly a decade of Conservative government, child care costs continue to soar; that there are nearly one million kids with working parents out there without regulated child care spaces; and that quality child care and early learning offer children a head start in life, while easing poverty. They further note that the NDP has put forward a plan to ensure quality, affordable child care for up to $15 a day.
The petitioners call on the Government of Canada to work with provinces and territories to implement the NDP plan for affordable child care in Canada.