Canada’s social impact sector needs a professional childcare system
The Liberal government's Throne Speech promises a national childcare plan, a significant policy for the female-dominated social impact sector, but the details are important
Why It Matters
One of the biggest barriers to women re-entering the workforce after the COVID-19 pandemic is a lack of decent childcare. Roughly three-quarters of all Canadian nonprofit sector workers are women. An exodus of qualified staff, alongside the increased workload for social services, could be disastrous for both nonprofits and their service users.
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