David Macdonald

David Macdonald, a Senior Economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, dives into the complexities of Ontario's childcare system. He discusses the recent one-year contract with Ottawa, revealing why a $10-a-day childcare system remains elusive. Macdonald highlights staffing challenges and underfunded spaces, contrasting Ontario’s approach with provinces that have successfully implemented affordable childcare. He underscores the importance of improving working conditions for Early Childhood Educators and maps out childcare access across Canada.