So…the word today is that letters are starting to arrive from Minister Reid at child care centres in BC who offer infant and toddler care programs.  The news is that the reduction to funding effective July 1, 2007 via the Child Care Operating Funding Program will not be as much as was originally announced for infant-toddler programs.  I’m sure more details will emerge in the coming days…anyone have any news to share on this?

The B.C. Chamber of Commerce unanimously passed a child care resolution brought forward by the Trail and District and Prince George chapters at the organization’s annual meeting. The introduction to the resolution begins with a historic (for business) recognition that:

“Quality child care is no longer just a social issue; the business community of B.C. now views child care as one of the key factors in addressing the labour shortage in B.C. The ability to recruit and retain workers in all industry sectors is underpinned with a worker’s ability to secure quality child care that meets their needs,” the resolution says.

“A comprehensive strategic plan for the child care system in B.C. is critical to staying competitive in today’s global economy.”