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B.C. Federation of Labour calls on Premier Campbell to implement provincial childcare plan, insist on federal funds
February 15, 2006
Premier Gordon Campbell should end his silence on the Harper government's threat to eliminate funding for a national child care program, says B.C. Federation of Labour Secretary-Treasurer Angela Schira, and insist that Ottawa deliver on the full five years agreed to last September.
"Creation of a provincial childcare program is a key way to support working families and help protect their paycheques," Schira said, "but the Throne Speech did not mention this issue even once.
"Not only has the Campbell government failed to produce an action plan, as required by its agreement with Ottawa, it has failed to insist that Ottawa live up to the full five-year commitment. That will cost BC families hundreds of millions of dollars desperately needed to create child care spaces in this province."
Schira made the call in an open letter released today. She said the Federation will be joining with national and provincial organizations to fight to save the childcare program.
The full text of the letter is attached.
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