Quebec and Ontario Childcare Policies
Quebec and Ontario Childcare Policies
Quebec and Ontario Childcare Policies
A longitudinal study reveals a pattern of change in the childcare policies in Quebec and Ontario. The nature of change and their impact on the welfare of children manifest through a range of similarities and differences across the board. The pattern of change in the two regions shows some significant improvement from 1990s to the present moment. In the course of time, policy makers structured the childcare system in ways that enhanced harmony between the systems. The roles of various related departments remained synchronized in order to provide a uniform interpretation of policies, actions, and plans in a comprehensive and meaningful whole. These changes marked a break from past systems that featured multiple departments working separately for the promotion of children welfare without any manifest order and consistency within the systems.
In January 1997, the Quebec government passed special legislations that provided support to parents in one of the strategies employed towards ensuring sustainable and quality childcare in the region (Baker, Gruber & Milligan, 2006). The measure focused on improving some systems and structures including adjusted systems of remuneration in order to empower them to improve their livelihoods. The underlying assumption revolves around creating a pool of resources that would naturally trickle down to the children by way of good nutrition, care, health, and education. The Quebec restructuring of children welfare policies remain anchored on the overarching policy that supports family values and promotes love for children (Baker, Gruber & Milligan, 2006). Therefore, it became necessary to develop specific laws that would provide the operational frameworks of good and quality childcare processes.
Towards the year 2000, there emerged some specific focus on low-income parents as the government engaged actively
Quebec and Ontario Childcare Policies
A longitudinal study reveals a pattern of change in the childcare policies in Quebec and Ontario. The nature of change and their impact on the welfare of children manifest through a range of similarities and differences across the board. The pattern of change in the two regions shows some significant improvement from 1990s to the present moment. In the course of time, policy makers structured the childcare system in ways that enhanced harmony between the systems. The roles of various related departments remained synchronized in order to provide a uniform interpretation of policies, actions, and plans in a comprehensive and meaningful whole. These changes marked a break from past systems that featured multiple departments working separately for the promotion of children welfare without any manifest order and consistency within the systems.
In January 1997, the Quebec government passed special legislations that provided support to parents in one of the strategies employed towards ensuring sustainable and quality childcare in the region (Baker, Gruber & Milligan, 2006). The measure focused on improving some systems and structures including adjusted systems of remuneration in order to empower them to improve their livelihoods. The underlying assumption revolves around creating a pool of resources that would naturally trickle down to the children by way of good nutrition, care, health, and education. The Quebec restructuring of children welfare policies remain anchored on the overarching policy that supports family values and promotes love for children (Baker, Gruber & Milligan, 2006). Therefore, it became necessary to develop specific laws that would provide the operational frameworks of good and quality childcare processes.
Towards the year 2000, there emerged some specific focus on low-income parents as the government engaged actively
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