Join us to hear from three leading experts about the implementation of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care plan. We know many of you are confused and overwhelmed by this much change. But there is a path forward to make child care better for all Canadians, including its amazing providers. That starts with you being a part of this historic process.
With this exciting opportunity upon us, our speakers will discuss what the future of Early Learning and Child Care will look like, while also exploring what you should be thinking about and preparing for. They’ll share how they are representing the workforce in the expansion and implementation of the plan, and most importantly they’ll answer any burning questions you might have!
Meet and hear from Canada’s leading ELCC experts about the challenges and opportunities the implementation of the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care plan presents
Lessen intimidation about implementing the plan
Learn how you can have an impact on the creation and implementation of the plan
Learn how the workforce is being heard and represented
Ask the leading experts your questions
You're invited to help shape the future of Canadian child care. Together, we've got this!
Interim CEO, Canadian Child Care Federation
Marni Flaherty is the Interim CEO of Canada Child Care Federation, a Registered Early Childhood Educator and former CEO of Today's Family. Marni was also the Former Chair of Canadian Child Care Federation, the Home Child Care Association of Ontario and former Co-Chair of the Quality Early Learning Network of Ontario. She is currently a member of the Children's Aid Society of Hamilton.
Chairperson, National Advisory Council on ELCC
Newly appointed as Chairperson of the National Advisory Council on Early Learning and Child Care, Don has worked in Canada's ELCC sector for over 32 years. He started his career as an Early Childhood Educator in Winnipeg and was most recently CEO of the Canadian Child Care Federation.
Emeritus Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Dr. Cleveland taught economics, mostly at University of Toronto, for 25 years and has been Emeritus Associate Professor since 2016. His research includes the analysis of the costs and benefits of Early Learning and Child Care.