"What we envision will be a first 'tier' program
for early child development, as important as
the elementary and secondary school systems
and the post-secondary education system.
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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.

OUR CHAIR EMERITA MARGARET MCCAIN

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.

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Board Members

Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain, Chair Emerita
Scott McCain, Chair
Martha McCain
Michael McCain
Lyn Baptist
Carol Loughrey
Ramona Lumpkin
Brian Johnston, Director/Observer

Staff

Jack Petch, Executive Director
Jane Bertrand, Program Director