Every child deserves the best possible start. Expanding public education to include 4-year-olds through universal junior kindergarten is not just an investment in early learning, it’s an investment in equity, families, and our collective future. By ensuring access for all, we can close gaps before they widen, strengthen communities, and give every child the foundation they need to thrive.
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Chaque enfant mérite le meilleur départ possible. Étendre l'enseignement public aux enfants de 4 ans grâce à la mise en place d'une maternelle universelle n'est pas seulement un investissement dans l'apprentissage précoce, c'est aussi un investissement dans l'équité, les familles et notre avenir collectif. En garantissant l'accès à tous, nous...
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Vision |
Early Childhood Education is the key to a better society. It provides children with the best possible start in life and is the foundation of a literate, pluralistic and democratic Canada. |
Mission |
Promote the best evidence to inform practice, policy and research to cultivate increased public investment in high quality early learning as an entitlement for every child. |
“I am increasingly convinced that if we want to move the needle in the early childhood education space, we need to engage the corporate community at a much higher level.
Early years’ issues can really catch the ear of corporate leaders who can then help politicians realize the importance of quality early learning”.
The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain is a champion of Canada’s youngest citizens. Together with her husband, Wallace and her four children, she founded the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation (www.mwmccain.ca) that promotes early childhood education opportunities for all of Canada’s children.
Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain, Chair Emerita
Scott McCain, Chair
Michael McCain
Lyn Baptist
Carol Loughrey
Ramona Lumpkin
Brian Johnston, Director/Observer
Jack Petch, Executive Director
Jane Bertrand, Program Director