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October 1, 2025

Performance Audit: Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Program


Excerpt: "In March 2022, Ontario and Canada signed the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Agreement. The Province was allocated $10.23 billion over five years to support its CWELCC objectives, including reducing child-care fees paid by families (parent fees) for children under age six to an average of $10 per day and increasing access to child-care spaces. This audit assessed whether the Ministry of Education’s has efficient and effective systems and procedures in place to meet the objectives of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement."
September 26, 2025

Annual Reports and Public Accounts 2024/25

Excerpt: "The government's summary financial position, as at March 31, 2025, is a deficit of $1,149 million, which reflects an $822 million or 42 per cent year-over-year improvement in comparison to the previous year's deficit of $1,971 million. The deficit increased by $353 million relative to Budget 2024/25."
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September 22, 2025

Student Research Spotlight - Erin Anderson

Erin Anderson (she/her) is a PhD Candidate in Higher Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), where her research explores how ableism shapes postsecondary education and how student affairs practitioners can create inclusive, affirming environments for disabled students.
September 22, 2025

Kamloops families benefit from new child care spaces

Excerpt: "Families in Kamloops will now have access to 52 new licensed child care spaces at the recently rebuilt Parkcrest Elementary school. “These new child care spaces at Parkcrest Elementary represent a bright start for families, early childhood educators and the entire community,” said Rohini Arora, parliamentary secretary for child care. “Located in a state-of the-art rebuilt school, parents will have access to high-quality child care closer to home and in a familiar setting for their kids. This will mean more children learning, playing and growing together in a safe environment, while allowing parents to invest more time on their personal and professional aspirations.”"