September 1, 2026
Excerpt: "A group of 22 influential Canadians have signed an open letter calling on leaders from all sectors to join them in supporting early childhood education as a nation-building investment in Canada’s future.
Extensive research shows that quality childcare provides multiple benefits:
- Increases workforce participation, particularly of women, and generates increased economic output.
- Supports children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth during a pivotal period in their development.
- Increases government revenues sufficiently to substantially reduce its net cost.
- Generates the highest ROI among all educational periods, making early childhood education fundamental to our children's future well-being, health, & success.
- Increases employee retention and satisfaction and reduces absenteeism."
Visit givekidsastrongstart.com to continue reading
- Access the Open Letter
- Also see The Globe and Mail article, Business leaders urge corporate Canada to support daycare as ‘nation-building investment’
