1. Objectifs

Intentions :
In this brief, the author discusses «how to move child care forward to support women’s economic security better than it now does.» (p. 2)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
Données documentaires diverses

Type de traitement des données :
Réflexion critique

3. Résumé

The author concludes that there are two «key characteristics of Canada’s child care situation [that] are of particular relevance to women’s economic security: […] the severe space shortages in every province/territory, and [the] sky-high parent fees in most of Canada that prevent many women and families from using a regulated space even if they can find one. These are both directly linked to structural aspects of Canadian child care policy and both are amenable to public policy solutions, as evidence from Quebec and other countries shows. [Moreover, the] brief argues that Canada needs to develop a much improved child care situation based on the best evidence.» (p. 2) For example, to allow families with young children to have access to affordable, high-quality and convenient child care, an analysis cited in this brief, identify two solutions: first, «increasing the Canada Child Benefit to allow families to pay child care fees and [second,] implement Quebec’s ''universal subsidized childcare program, which not only ensures that quality of service is measured but also makes it possible to distribute benefits on a progressive scale. If such a model were to be considered on a national level, the Quebec system is an obvious case study'' Quebec and Canada attributed to Quebec’s more available, more affordable child care […].» (p. 5)