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Only 6,600 families could receive the maximum $6,000 tax refund under the Conservative plan.
We dive into what the Conservative Party has promised ahead of the 44th Canadian election.
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If implemented, parent fees would drop by 50 per cent by 2022 and, ultimately, to $10-a-day by 2026.
With the announced intent to expand access, we must underline the need to build a universal system.
Federal Budget 2021 was expected to deliver between $70-100B in COVID-19 recovery funds. Does it deliver and will funds be allocated in meaningful ways? Our experts weigh in.
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