ARTICLES & SPEECHES 2004
We Can Learn Much From Down Under
Hillel Goelman, The Monitor, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives; Nov 2004
Nine lessons on early child care we can learn from New Zealand
Shaping a National child care Strategy – What is Missing?
Inclusion is an essential component of a national child care strategy!
Canadian Association for Community Living newsletter; September 24, 2004
Down Under is on top in early childhood programs
New Zealand's investment in its young children puts Canada to shame
Hillel Goelman, Globe and Mail; September 6, 2004
CBC Commentary - Child Care
Sharon Gregson; August 9, 2004
Canada Votes
SPARC BC
Each issue features a two page introduction to a particular issue. See issues #3 and #4 to better understand the provinces/territories and the federal government relationship when it comes to social programs. Read about the Canada Social Transfer and how the federal government funds and supports social programs including child care.
B.C. NDP bent on liberating Canadian women with universal child care program
Amy Carmichael, Canadian Press/Vancouver Sun; April 5, 2004
"Ottawa ramped up its contribution this year but B.C. and other provinces have been funelling it into other things, says the Canadian Child Care Advocacy Association."