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The economic fallout of COVID-19 is stark — and women are feeling the brunt of it.
Over 1.5 million women lost jobs in March and April, according to Statistics Canada. That’s a 17 per cent drop in... Read more
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Two weeks into Phase 1 of Alberta’s relaunch strategy, Children’s Services Minister Rebecca Schulz told Global News that preschools in the province will once again be allowed to open their doors on... Read more
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The federal government has invested $350 million to improve the ability of community organizations to serve vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 crisis.
The investment will flow through national... Read more
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The federal government has been quietly probing how to provide provinces with more money annually for child care, as part of what sources describe as an issue that is at, or near, the top of the... Read more
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While daycares in Alberta were given the green light to reopen on Thursday, not all child care centres are ready to welcome back children and their families.
“I think it’s been a really challenging... Read more
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On May 14 Nicki Dublenko, Vice Chair of the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta and Annalise Yuzda, Vice President of Child Care from the YMCA of Northern Alberta were invited to... Read more
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Cora Dernederlanden was worn down because she couldn't see her friends or go to school, was missing her usual activities and stuck in the house.
It was a feeling many people can identify with.
"When... Read more
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Early childhood educators (ECEs) in Alberta share common experiences, challenges, and joys. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, AECEA understands that you have a lot of concerns, both related to the... Read more
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To support those returning to work this month and to provide a safe, supportive environment, childcare facilities will need substantial financial support as they prepare to reopen this week,... Read more
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On May 8, 2020 Alberta Children's Services sent the following documents to support the re-opening of child care and out-of-school care programs. At this time, they follow the same guidelines that... Read more
