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Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories announce early learning and child care three-year action plan

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Employment and Social Development Canada
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Press release
Publication Date: 
1 Mar 2024
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The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced today a three-year action plan to improve and expand licensed early learning and child care (ELCC) programming across the territory. The 2023 to 2026 action plan covers investments outlined in the Canada-Northwest Territories Canada-wide ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2026 and the Canada-Northwest Territories ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2025. The action plan sets a road map for strengthening and expanding the ELCC sector and improving access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive ELCC opportunities for families throughout the territory. It builds on progress achieved to date during the first two years of both agreements.

Through this action plan, Canada’s investments support five key areas:

Affordability...
Access...
Inclusion...
Quality...
Administration and reporting...

Building a Canada-wide ELCC system that works for families in every region of the country is a key part of the Government of Canada’s plan to make life more affordable for families, while also creating employment opportunities and growing the economy.

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