Ottawa signs five-year, $37-billion child care extensions with 11 provinces and territories
The federal government has announced five-year extensions to the Canada-wide early learning and child care agreements with 11 provinces and territories, committing nearly $37 billion from 2026–27 through 2030–31. For educators and operators, the long-term agreements bring welcome funding predictability to keep fees affordable and continue growing the system.
Source: Prime Minister of Canada – Affordable child care, a stronger economy
