This conference, organized by the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development, in collaboration with the Society for Prevention Research, is intended for policy and service planners, and child development researchers. It will offer an opportunity to hear from experts such as Fraser Mustard (The Founders Network), David Dodge (Bank of Canada), Sheila Kamerman (Columbia University), Philip Merrigan (University of Quebec at Montreal), and John Godfrey (Canadian Member of Parliament), on the biological, psychological and economic importance of early childhood development. International examples of comprehensive early childhood initiatives will be presented. The conference will also allow discussions on the best ways to implement comprehensive ECD systems in Canada.
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