As families across Canada prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, it is worth recognizing not only the role moms play at home, but also the increasingly important role they play in the labour market and broader economy. There is
How to: Childcare Support for Working Parents
Common barriers that working parents encounter are limited availability at childcare centres, accessibility issues including transportation, high costs, and rigid schedules leading to long commutes. A Statistics Canada survey revealed that 42% of working parents delayed returning to work due to difficulties in finding childcare, and among those seeking childcare, over 50% faced challenges with finding care, with parents of children under one year being the most affected.
ECE & Labor Market Shifts: Parent Essentials
As licensed childcare has become more affordable, more families are now showing interest in enrolling their child in daycare. Some experts have raised concerns that there won’t be enough workers to staff the new spaces.