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Saskatchewan, Federal Government Renew $10-a-Day Childcare Agreement
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The federal and Saskatchewan governments on Thursday announced a five-year extension of the province’s $10-a-day child-care agreement, starting in the 2026–27 fiscal year. The deal includes a $1.6 billion federal commitment with 3% annual base funding increases from 2027–28, a one-year infrastructure fund extension through 2026–27, expanded eligibility for kindergarteners turning six, and about $171 million for wage and training supports.
Key Points
- 1Extends $10-a-day child-care agreement five years starting 2026–27, includes one-year infrastructure fund extension.
- 2Secures $1.6 billion federal commitment and 3% annual base funding increases beginning 2027–28.
- 3Expands eligibility so kindergarteners turning six keep $10 care and supports workforce wage enhancements.
Scoring Rationale
Official federal-provincial renewal secures funding continuity; limited novelty and provincial scope constrain wider impact.
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