December 18, 2014
CHANCES Family Centre on Prince Edward Island hosts its annual holiday party for the community.
The Centre is an innovative pioneer in early childhood delivery and is now participating in research looking at the impact of preschool participation for children at risk of developmental delays.
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.
The Honourable Margaret McCain and ...
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.
The Early Childhood Education Report 2014, related ...
October 2014
Honourable Margaret McCain responds to questions from filmmakers developing a documentary on the importance of early education.
June 25, 2014
It was no ordinary last day of school before the summer break in this First Nation.
When former Prime Minister Paul Martin, Margaret Norrie McCain and other honoured guests pulled up at Hillside elementary school, they were welcomed by students, many wearing their traditional regalia. The day was a celebration of the students’ success and a thank you to the Martin Aboriginal Initiative and the Margaret and Wallace McCain Family Foundation Inc. for supporting integrated early years programming and culturally-based literacy instruction.
Over the 5-year project the students’ academic achievement scores in reading and writing increased significantly ...