November 2014

November 21, 2014, Ottawa

The Honourable Margaret Norrie McCain, C.C., O.N.B. (Toronto, Ontario) is making a profound impact on society through her philanthropy and advocacy. From funding programs at universities and hospitals, to supporting initiatives that empower women and promote early childhood education, she has been a hands-on leader, providing strategic guidance to countless organizations. She is also a highly regarded champion of early childhood development and has long advocated for greater social justice, diversity and fairness throughout our nation. This is a promotion within the Order.

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October 16, 2014, Charlottetown, PEI

CHANCES is supported by MWMFF to build an integrated platform for young children and their families in Charlottetown, PEI. On October 16, 2014, the fundraising efforts were celebrated at a gala dinner at the Prince Edward Island Convention Centre. This event honored Hon. Catherine Callbeck for her lifetime of community contributions, public service and leadership. Hon. Margaret Norrie McCain was the Honorary Chair of the event and the Hon. Frank McKenna wwas be keynote speaker.

The Honourable Margaret McCain

The Honourable Frank McKenna

The Honourable Catherine Callbeck

Early Childhood Education Report 2014: It's Time For Preschool
November 12, 2014, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

The Early Childhood Education Report 2014: It’s Time for Preschool released November 12, 2014 by the Atkinson Centre at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education/University of Toronto is the second status update in three years. It measures provincial and territorial performance based on different criteria including investments in early education and child care programs and children’s access. It also compares Canada’s results to other developed economies.

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