1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«This paper presents the existing array of programs in Canada (as of the fall of 2015) and examines their nature (targeted or universal), function, and costs.» (p. i) «It gives special attention to Quebec’s day care program as it is considered to be a model among some advocates.» (p. 1)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
Données documentaires diverses

Type de traitement des données :
Réflexion critique

3. Résumé

«The Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) directs tax-free funds (about $122 per month per child in 2015) to low and middle income families with children under 18. The National Child Benefit Supplement (NTBS) adds additional funds (about $190 per month per child in 2015) to qualifying low income families. Combined, these two federal programs cost taxpayers about $14 billion in 2015. In addition, there are 3 other federal programs of significance. […] Each province in Canada has programs designed to help families with children as well. Most of the provincial programs are income tested so that the benefits flow mainly to lower-income families. The Quebec day care program stands out both for its uniqueness and scope […]. The paper examines the case of a single parent with a pre-school child on social assistance and the federal and provincial benefits that would flow to that family. […] The paper examines a second case, one that focuses on a middle income family, but it compares only Ontario and Quebec. […] The paper’s final section provides an overview of the research on the effects of daycare programs on children’s cognitive and noncognitive outcomes.» (p. i-ii)