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August 21, 2023

Excerpt: "For the first-time ever, employees of EYCs in Prince Edward Island will soon benefit from a defined contribution pension plan, with matching government funds. As the province expands the publicly managed system, the number of staff required to maintain the program will also increase, and long-term financial investments will support a more sustainable workforce."
August 21, 2023

Excerpt: "Delivering $10-a-day child care for families right across the country is a key part of making life more affordable while creating good jobs and growing our economy by helping parents rejoin the workforce. The Government of Canada’s plan has already cut child care fees in half for families on Prince Edward Island (PEI) to an average of $20-a-day. As we keep making progress toward $10-a-day child care on the Island, we are investing to improve child care and make it more accessible for more families."
August 17, 2023

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
August 10, 2023

Excerpt: "The City of Fernie is pleased to announce $19 million in provincial and federal funding has been secured for a Provincial Pilot Project to create 100 new child care spaces and approximately 27 units of housing, prioritized for early childhood educators (ECEs)."
August 10, 2023

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
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August 9, 2023

Combatting sexual, gender-based violence beyond borders: ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ duo establishes international partnership

In July 2023, Rijeka, Croatia, hosted a week-long conference that brought together over 50 international scholars, educators, activists, and practitioners to share insights on preventing sexual and gender-based violence. Led by ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ professor Miglena Todorova and doctoral student Nana Gulic, the event aimed to transcend national borders.
August 3, 2023

The Atkinson Centre promotes research on child development, and the development of early learning policy and practice that serve young children and their families.
August 1, 2023

Excerpt: “A new three-year action plan, signed as part of the Canada-Manitoba Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, sets out plans for the remainder of the estimated $1.2 billion the federal government is providing over five years for child care. In addition, a new two-year action plan sets out plans for the remainder of the estimated $78 million the federal government is providing over four years under the Canada-Manitoba Early Learning and Child Care Agreement.â€