Saskatchewan is one of two provinces holding out on extending a federal deal that funds $10-a-day child care, raising concerns that parents will see rising fees and daycare closures. The deal, part of a nationwide child-care strategy, mirrors how Canada funds health care—federally supported but provincially run. While the federal government is offering billions to extend the program, Saskatchewan says it wants more flexibility before committing. With child-care centers already struggling, providers warn that delay could destabilize a system many families now rely on.
Why does this matter in Minot? Child care is among the larger challenges in our moment of stewardship, and we’re struggling with solutions. It seems unlikely there’s an appetite for Canada’s federal approach in the U.S. but the cost that gets passed to families is certainly one that will raise an eyebrow or two. Get the full story from the Regina Leader-Post.
