There is no economic recovery without affordable child care. Yet, 133 child care centres in Ontario and 27 in Toronto have closed during the pandemic. Without increased funding from the City, Province and Federal Government, many non-profit child care centres are in jeopardy of closing permanently. Thousands of families - particularly racialized women - won’t be able to access child care and will fall further behind.

City Council will be voting soon on its 2021 budget priorities. The City needs to fight for child care by ensuring funding is made available now! Learn more and take action here.