Raising B.C.
The New Democrat Official Opposition understands that providing B.C. families with access to quality, affordable child care is crucial for the health and wellbeing of our children, our economy, and our communities.
That’s why we’re talking with parents across the province to build practical solutions to the child care crisis.
You can help.
Fill out the online child care Questionnaire
Download the Parent Workbook
Send us your child care Story
Email the Minister of State for Child Care at Linda.Reid.MLA@leg.bc.ca and cc: raisingbc@leg.bc.ca
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Raising B.C. Brochure
Raising B.C. Launch Press Release
Child Care Backgrounder
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Podcasts on Child Care in the Legislature
Reid Claim's she has Done Enough for Child Care
Minister Leaves Working Families Without Answers
Video Blog
Hear Parents Speak Out for Child Care
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Tour News:
NDP and New Immigrants Deliver Campbell "Message in a Bottle"
Campbell’s Approach to Child Care Fails Working Families and Care Providers
NDP Child Care Initiative Hits Duncan and Nanaimo
James Says Campbell’s Policies Are Eliminating Child Care Spaces For Infants And Toddlers
NDP Slams Campbell Liberals Over Report On Child Care Spending
Surrey Families Need Access to Affordable Child Care
Oak Bay Parents Forced to Spend Night on Gym Floor for Child Care Spot
Young Moms Tell NDP They Need Accessible and Affordable Toddler Care
Parents Sleep For Days On Sidewalk For Child Care In Minister's Own Backyard
Child Care In The News:
Solution to child care crisis a no-brainer
Task force explores child-care options
Caregivers need more than just respect this Child Care Month
Should Three-Year-Olds Be In School All Day?
Child Care Service Hits New Low
Parents Tired Of Hearing Same Old Lines
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Child Care Websites
Child Care - Let's Make It Happen
Early Childhood Educators of B.C.
Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C.
Parent Support Services of B.C.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
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Access 2008 debates in the House on child care below:
February 27, 2008 Budget Debate
March 10, 2008 Debate on the commercialization of child care
March 10, 2008 Status of Women
Access Private members' statements in the House:
February 25, 2008 Families in crisis
Access Motions in the House:
February 25, 2008 Elimination of child poverty