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
New Report: $10aDay Child Care Plan Boosts Ontario GDP by $13.6 Billion, Generating Over $2 Billion in Provincial Revenue for the Ford Government
TORONTO (July 27, 2026) — A new report released today reveals that the expansion of affordable...
Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care welcomes $5.4B federal boost; calls on Ontario to increase its own child care investment and sign new agreement
Ontario and the federal government must reach a new child care agreement quickly, and use this funding – as well as still-needed new funding from Ontario – to stabilize the system’s foundations.
Budget 2026: Ontario still isn’t paying its fair share for child care
The 2026 Ontario budget shows that the Ford government still doesn’t understand the value of early...
Child Care in the News
New Report: $10aDay Child Care Plan Boosts Ontario GDP by $13.6 Billion, Generating Over $2 Billion in Provincial Revenue for the Ford Government
TORONTO (July 27, 2026) — A new report released today reveals that the expansion of affordable child care services in Ontario has delivered a substantial economic boost to the province, even as the provincial government lags behind national progress in implementing...
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...
Budget 2026: Ontario still isn’t paying its fair share for child care
The 2026 Ontario budget shows that the Ford government still doesn’t understand the value of early learning and child care to Ontario’s economy. Ontario families, communities, the economy - and the provincial government - are benefiting from federal investment in the...
Now Launched! Care Counts Campaign
New from the Association of Early Childhood Educators, the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, and our partners and allies! The Care Counts campaign is a multi-year advocacy campaign aimed at securing decent work and pay for Early Childhood Educators and child...
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