By Canadian Press

Charest, Brown both promise to honour federal child-care agreements with provinces

Apr 12, 2022 | 2:07 PM

OTTAWA — At least two of the candidates running for leadership of the Conservative party say they would honour child-care agreements signed between the federal Liberal government and provinces. 

Those running to be Tory leader must stake out a position on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s promise to provide Canadians with $10-a-day child care.

Earlier today, former Quebec premier Jean Charest promised a Conservative government led by him would keep existing child-care deals in place. 

On top of that, he pledged to rebate up to 75 per cent of child-care expenses for low-incomes families that don’t use subsidized daycare and extend paternity leave benefits to two years. 

Several hours later, Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown issued his own statement saying he would also honour provincial child-care agreements and also offer tax credits to extended family members who help raising children. 

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 12, 2022

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