A summary of Coun. Joe Cressy’s motion described the issue as “an urgent matter for Torontonians,” and also asked for a report back on the talks by Dec. 1.
The motion by Coun. Maureen Wilson, introduced by colleague Nrinder Nann who sits on the committee, asked city staff investigate the possibility of a direct agreement with Ottawa and also highlighted the importance of affordable child care to pandemic recovery, supporting women re-entering the workforce.Article content
Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce has said the province is open to the plan but wants to keep negotiating to get more funding and protect offerings of the current system, such as full-day kindergarten.Article content A spokeswoman for Lecce said Tuesday that the government would continue discussions with Ottawa and would not sign a deal that “short changes Ontario families.”
“We remain optimistic that we will come to an agreement with the remaining provinces and territories — just as we did with the eight provinces and territories that came to the table — to deliver affordable, accessible, inclusive and high quality child care for families,” Mikaela Harrison said in an emailed statement.
Toronto is always eager to take advantage of a bad deal.
Ford govt waste of time
Not content with being told by the Supreme Court of Canada they are a creation of the province and have no authority in areas beyond garbage pick up, woke Toronto City Councilors are once again writing cheques with their mouths their bodies can't cash. topoli onpoli cdnpoli
Useless as always