From today's Times & Transcript article - 

If you're a government looking to invest in something that gets results and stimulates the economy, senior economist and Forbes Magazine columnist Thomas F. Cooley says invest in human capital, particularly of a very young age — it yields huge returns and can be considered a long-term fix for the economy.

New Brunswick's 10-year strategy for early learning and child care calls for adopting measures that are based on research and best practices. The strategy also commits to improving the quality, availability and affordability of child care programs in the province.

I have previously written about New Brunswick's strategy here.