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News & Stories: Policy Monitor

May 17, 2023

Excerpt: "The provincial government will partner with operators in 24 communities to create 603 designated early learning and child-care spaces. 鈥淲e know there is a need for more high-quality, inclusive and affordable early learning and child-care spaces,鈥 said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan. 鈥淐reating new designated spaces will make a difference for New Brunswick families. We look forward to continuing to work with our early learning and child-care sector on efforts to increase access to these critical services.鈥 The new spaces include 231 for infants (birth to 24 months) and 372 for preschool children (ages 2-5). The breakdown is as follows: francophone spaces for infants: 66; francophone spaces for preschool children: 61; anglophone spaces for infants: 165; anglophone spaces for preschool children: 311."
June 14, 2023

Excerpt: "The Provincial Government is issuing a call for members to expand the Minister of Education鈥檚 Early Learning and Child Care Advisory Committee. Members of the advisory committee will contribute to the development and implementation of the provincial Early Learning Action Plan 2023-2026. The committee will provide advice to the Minister of Education respecting early learning and child care, programs and services, and funding and activities that support early learning and child care and ensure a high quality and inclusive system."