Reports


Bolder Ambitions: Greater Prosperity for All

Bolder Ambitions: Greater Prosperity for All
Altlantic Economic Panel, September 25, 2026 The Atlantic Economic Panel's report is an independent, private-sector-led vision for what Atlantic Canada could become. Drawing on more than 50 written submissions, 35+ regional presentations, close to 100 CEO conversations, and survey input from over 1,000 Atlantic Canadians, the Panel sets out a...

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B.C. advocates worry universal child care promise has been forgotten

B.C. advocates worry universal child care promise has been forgotten

CBC News, October 9, 2026 Excerpt: "Advocate Sharon Gregson has spent 15 years pushing for universal affordable child care in B.C.She says it's frustrating to see that the two largest provincial parties have yet to focus on child care on the campaign trail."There's a lot of talk about cost and...

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How ‘technoference’ can disrupt parent‑child connections

How ‘technoference’ can disrupt parent‑child connections

The Conversation, October 5, 2026 Excerpt: "Have you ever been telling someone a story when their phone lights up, and their eyes flicker toward their device? Maybe they check the notification or they send a quick reply. Although the interruption only lasts a few seconds, the conversation, and your connection,...

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The Economic Benefits of Expanded Child Care Services in Ontario

The Economic Benefits of Expanded Child Care Services in Ontario
Centre for Future Work, July 2026 Excerpt: "The Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program (CWELCC) began rolling out across Canada in 2022. The program is already having significant and positive economic impacts, including dramatic reductions in the average cost of child care services, significant increases in employment and earnings...

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Investing in Mothers? The Long-Run Impact of a Universal Child Care Program on Maternal Work and Income

Investing in Mothers? The Long-Run Impact of a Universal Child Care Program on Maternal Work and Income
The University of British Columbia | July 2026 Abstract: "We provide new estimates of the effects of universal child care on the long-term labor outcomes of mothers, documenting the life-cycle impact of Quebec’s universal, subsidized child care program on maternal labor supply, earnings, social program benefit receipt and tax remittances....

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