University of Toronto, November 1, 2021 Excerpt: "The Honourable Margaret L.A. Norrie McCain (BSc in Social Work 1955, Hon LLD 1996, Hon DLitt 2004), a champion of strong families and child development, is the 2021 recipient of the Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award. McCain, a University of Toronto alumna and...
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Anthony Viel, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte Canada via LinkedIn, October 29, 2021 "What issues will the new Cabinet fight for? The Federal election highlighted how the lack of access to safe, affordable child care severely impacts children and parents, as well as businesses and the economy. While this problem plagued...
Government of British Columbia, October 18, 2021 Excerpt: "Some of B.C.’s youngest learners and their families will benefit from an expansion of the Seamless Day Kindergarten pilot program as it grows from four schools to 25.“I’m thrilled with the success of the Seamless Day Kindergarten pilot program so far. That’s...
The Globe and Mail, September 13, 2021 Excerpt: "Scott Moe is not a fan of Justin Trudeau. The Saskatchewan Premier has long been at odds with the federal Liberals. Yet in mid-August, two days before the election campaign began, Mr. Moe’s government signed on to Mr. Trudeau’s national child-care plan.Why?...
TVO, August 30, 2021 Tune in August 30th, 8:00 p.m. EST. Has full-day kindergarten accomplished its intended goals? Elizabeth Dhuey, University of Toronto; Jane Betrand, Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation Inc.; and Kristin Rushowy, Toronto Star look back at the once-in-a-generation change to public education. Learn more