$10-a-day childcare extended in Sask. for five more years

Childcare Deal Extended in Saskatchewan

A renewed deal between the federal and provincial governments will allow Saskatchewan families to continue accessing $10-a-day childcare as the province expands. The agreement ensures this affordable rate will be maintained until March 2031, extending the previous five-year contract that was set to expire in March 2026. This contract includes not only subsidized daycare fees for parents but also wage enhancements for early childhood educators.

Community Response

Many parents and childcare staff expressed relief after a period of uncertainty about whether affordable childcare would stay available. Regina resident Shayla Dietrich, who has two children in subsidized daycare, commented:

“As a parent, I’m absolutely thrilled and relieved. As a working mom, there’s always that lingering stress about whether this will continue. Is this something I need to prepare for? Can my family handle the financial burden?”

Impact on Educators

The agreement guarantees continued wage enhancements associated with the program. Without a renewal, educators might have faced wage reductions of $5 to $7 per hour, a cut that many could not sustain.

Government Statements

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe confirmed the province and Ottawa would officially sign the extended deal, with the goal of keeping childcare costs manageable for Saskatchewan families for another five years.

Author’s Summary: Saskatchewan will maintain $10-a-day childcare through March 2031, providing cost certainty for families and stability for early childhood educators.

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