Chapter 5: Public Policy Shapes Early Childhood Programs

In Canada, education and child care fall primarily within the jurisdiction of provinces and territories, although federal involvement has a long history, both through transfers to individuals and to provincial and territorial governments. While the federal government can be accused of being an inconsistent player in early childhood policy, it has been infl uential in helping to shape provincial and territorial programs and priorities.

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