Ontario Child Care in the News
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Media Contact: Carolyn Ferns
Carolyn Ferns is a frequent media commentator on early learning and child care issues in Canada. Carolyn has published op-eds in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Ottawa Citizen and Today’s Parent. She has been a guest on TVO’s The Agenda, CBC’s Metro Morning, Canada Tonight, Here and Now, and As It Happens, has provided analysis for local radio syndication, and been profiled as one of the Toronto Star’s 10 to Watch.
OCBCC News & Press Releases
When male statues become caregivers for a day, care counts
Ontario child care advocates join growing feminist street art movement.
Now Launched! Care Counts Campaign
New from the Association of Early Childhood Educators, the Ontario Coalition for Better Child...
Ontario parents are calling on governments to keep their promise to reduce child care fees to $10aDay
TORONTO - Ontario parents, organized with the Parents for Child Care network, are calling on the...
Child Care in the News
When male statues become caregivers for a day, care counts
Picture a familiar historical statue of a powerful male leader – a man remembered for shaping cities, nations, or laws. Now imagine that same statue wearing a bright baby carrier, with a tiny doll tucked safely against his chest. This unexpected sight has been popping...
Pressure is on to get a $10aDay child care deal signed
On ECE Appreciation Day, Ontario parents and Early Childhood Educators launch a Countdown Clock to warn the provincial and federal governments that time is running out to secure the $10aDay child care plan. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto - Early Childhood...
“Keep the Promise!” — Ontario Child Care Community Urges Ford and Carney to Fully Fund $10aDay Child Care, as Extension Deal Stalls Progress on Fee Reductions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - November 11, 2025 Toronto, ON — Parents, educators, and child care advocates across Ontario are calling on Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney to keep their promise and fully fund $10aDay child care. Their call comes after...
MEDIA ADVISORY: Ontario parents and Early Childhood Educators at Queen’s Park Tuesday with an urgent call for Ontario and the federal government to sign new child care agreement
Toronto - Several Ontario families with young children and Early Childhood Educators will be attending the Ontario Legislature on Tuesday October 21st 2025 to mark nearly 5 months until the current $10aDay child care agreement expires, and launch a Countdown Clock to...
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