An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada
Sponsor:
Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development (Kanata—Carleton)
Proposed changes
On 8 December 2022, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development introduced Bill C-35, An Act respecting early learning and child care in Canada (Canada Early Learning and Child Care Act), and it was given first reading.
Bill C-35 sets out the Government of Canada’s vision for a Canada-wide early learning and child care system. It also sets out the Government of Canada’s commitment to maintaining long-term funding relating to early learning and child care to be provided to the provinces and Indigenous peoples. Finally, it creates the National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care.
Committee study
After second reading, a examines the bill clause by clause.