Childcare relief for parents as Alberta and Canada pen extension to one

The Alberta and Canadian governments agreed to a one-year childcare extension on Friday that could save families thousands of dollars.

The new agreement includes extending the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Childcare Agreement and the Early Learning and Child Care Infrastructure Funding Agreement, which will continue until March 31, 2027.

Over $1.17 billion will be used to fund childcare outlets, maintain affordability grants, support licensed operators, and advance long-term development of the national child-care system.

According to Federal Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu, the agreement includes funding for infrastructure while maintaining the $15-per-day commitment for children kindergarten age and younger in daycare and family day-home programs.

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