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The Public Service Alliance of Canada is urging all levels of government to adopt a universival, affordable and accessible child care system for all Canadians. 

As it stands now, the majority of parents must rely on a patchwork of largely unregulated childcare, with no guarantee of quality.  

Parents often scramble to find a spot, and must sometimes rely on family, friends and a host of other inadequate solutions. Even when families are fortunate enough to find a licensed child care spot, it can cost them nearly a quarter of their take-home pay. In fact, child care costs in Canada are among the highest in the world. [1]

The current situation is unacceptable and PSAC is asking members and the broader public to add their voice to our call for Justin Trudeau to take action. 

Sign the petition now »  [2]

 

We have a better vision for a universal and affordable system. One where parents across Canada can easily find child care centres to drop off their children, that provide educational and culturally-relevant programs; where daycare workers earn decent wages and are better supported; where women are able to return to work earlier if they choose to; and where families are able to better save for their children’s post-secondary education. Learn more about our vision. [3]  

Child care videos

You can’t take your kids to work [4]

PSAC launches child care video ads
Read More [5]
Child care 2020 video

Child care 2020 [4]

What would childcare look like if the government really cared?
Read More [6]

Latest updates

  • [7]
    November 27, 2023

    Take action for child care: November 30 

    Take action for child care: November 30  [7]
  • [8]
    September 2, 2021

    Putting children, families and workers first by building a universal child care system

    Putting children, families and workers first by building a universal child care system [8]
  • [9]
    August 26, 2021

    Women must be at the forefront of Canada’s pandemic recovery

    Women must be at the forefront of Canada’s pandemic recovery [9]
  • Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland [10]
    April 15, 2021

    Budget 2021 must offer real change for Canadians

    Budget 2021 must offer real change for Canadians [10]
  • International Women’s Day [11]
    March 5, 2021

    International Women’s Day: Fighting for an equitable future

    International Women’s Day: Fighting for an equitable future [11]
  • Parliament [12]
    February 26, 2021

    Budget 2021 must move Canada forward to a better future

    Budget 2021 must move Canada forward to a better future [12]
Read more [13]

Source URL: https://psacunion.ca/child-care

Links
[1] https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/oecd-child-care-costs-1.3815954
[2] https://childcareforall.ca/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0Q51UQcDgI
[4] https://psacunion.ca/
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAvWHQrfS7U&list=PLHm7HUoA5UH56wgwm6fJSTOklcH8VexlR
[6] https://psacunion.ca/node/3203
[7] https://psacunion.ca/take-action-child-care-november-30
[8] https://psacunion.ca/putting-children-families-and-workers-first
[9] https://psacunion.ca/women-must-be-at-forefront
[10] https://psacunion.ca/budget-2021-must-offer-real-change-canadians
[11] https://psacunion.ca/international-womens-day-2021
[12] https://psacunion.ca/budget-2021-must-move-canada-forward-better-future
[13] https://psacunion.ca/node/9444