A legislative framework for a pan-Canadian system of child care services

Abstract:

This paper was prepared for the Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada as the basis for a discussion on a legislative framework for a pan Canadian system of child care services. It takes as its starting point the desirability of a dedicated Act, a designated child care services transfer, and the importance of the accountability of the executive branch of government to the elected legislature for the expenditure of public funds. The focus is on accountability rather than funding issues. A subsequent discussion paper will explore revisions that might be made to the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act to provide for a pan Canadian system of child care services.