Item - 2021.EC26.16
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 15, 2021 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Economic and Community Development Committee on December 1, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 15, 2021.
EC26.16 - Status of Federal-Provincial Negotiations on Affordable and Accessible Child Care
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council urge the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to sign an agreement regarding the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan before the end of 2021 and based on City Council's recently-affirmed (2021.MM32.12) support for building a system of early learning and child care services that are high-quality, public and not-for profit, affordable, inclusive and accessible for all families.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
City Council considered Items DM38.1 and EC26.16 together.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-173918.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete the Economic and Community Development Committee Recommendation
Recommendation to be deleted
1. City Council receive the report (November 30, 2021) from the General Manager, Children's Services for information.
and adopt instead the following new recommendation:
1. City Council urge the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to sign an agreement regarding the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan before the end of 2021 and based on City Council's recently-affirmed (2021.MM32.12) support for building a system of early learning and child care services that are high-quality, public and not-for profit, affordable, inclusive and accessible for all families.
EC26.16 - Status of Federal-Provincial Negotiations on Affordable and Accessible Child Care
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council receive the report (November 30, 2021) from the General Manager, Children's Services for information.
Origin
Summary
This report provides an update to City Council on the status of negotiations with the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada regarding agreements and the flow of funding for the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Plan announced in the 2021 Federal Budget. It also outlines options for the City of Toronto to partner directly with the Government of Canada if an agreement cannot be reached with the Province of Ontario.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-173918.pdf
Motions
That:
1. City Council receive this report for information.