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Promise to world's children remains unkept after 20 years - Opinion article in the Toronto Star about Canada's progress since ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child 20 years ago; recommendations for progress are provided.

Early years: From Reggio Emilia to the West Midlands - Video on Teachers.tv focusing on the Reggio Emilia approach to ECEC rooted in a post-war history with examples of its influence on programs in the UK.

What future for social investment? - Report from the Institute for Futures Studies discussing the feasibility and relevance of the social investment strategy in Europe.

Toward a Bolivian national policy for child friendly municipalities - Article published by Focal Point discussing an initiative in Bolivia that makes children's rights an integral part of local governance.

A commitment to Ontario's children: Moving forward with full day early learning for four and five year olds - Media and other documents focusing on Ontario's plan and the Premier's announcement to move forward with a full day of learning in Ontario for four and five year olds.

About Canada: Childcare - A new book co-authored by CRRU director Martha Friendly and University of Manitoba Sociologist Susan Prentice.

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child care in the news
· ABC Learning execs may get bonuses [AU]
· Quality universal childcare for 9bn pounds a year? A bargain [GB]
· Gordon Brown does U-turn over childcare tax break [GB]
· For-profit child care is the wrong model [CA-BC]
· 20 hrs free early childhood education for the chop [NZ]
· Strike a deal for Quebec child care, too [CA-NB]
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voices for child care

"I want to be clear that issues like equal pay, family leave, child care and others are not just women's issues, they are family issues and economic issues. Our progress in these areas is an important measure of whether we are truly fulfilling the promise of our democracy for all our people."
Barack Obama, announcing the creation of the White House Council on Women and Girls, March 11, 2009.

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upcoming events

CUPE public child care tour
- CUPE has launched a cross-country tour promoting publicly-delivered early childhood care and education.


The early years conference 2010: The rights of the child
- This conference sponsored by the Interprofessional Continuing Education, The University of British Columbia, will explore early childhood, family and community development through the lens of child rights.
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ECEC in Canada 2008
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Early childhood education and care in Canada 2008
Jane Beach, Martha Friendly, Carolyn Ferns, Nina Prabhu. Barry Forer.

Booklet cover: 30 quick facts about Canadian ECEC
30 quick facts about Canadian ECEC: Trends and analysis 2008.


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