Des services de garde universels pour l’ensemble des Canadiens en 2020
Il est inquiétant, quoique pas étonnant, de constater que malgré les initiatives de certaines provinces les services de garde au Canada à ce jour demeurent inabordables, inaccessibles et de qualité inégale. Le meilleur moyen d’assurer aux familles de véritables options en matière d’éducation préscolaire et de garde à l’enfance passe incontestablement par le leadership du gouvernement fédéral et par la collaboration des provinces et des territoires en vue de concrétiser une vision à long terme d’un système universel de services éducatifs et de garde à l’enfance (SEGE) de grande qualité et diversifiés.
Ce document technique démontre le bien-fondé de services de garde universels et décrit les éléments requis pour y arriver : une politique-cadre nationale générale assortie de principes communs, un cadre de reddition de comptes, des réseaux de services solides conçus et administrés par les provinces et les territoires, des structures de gestion et de planification locales et une voix pour les parents. Ce genre de programme conviendrait au fédéralisme canadien et fournirait un véritable éventail d’options aux familles. Même si bâtir un excellent système de SEGE est une tâche complexe, l’effort en vaudra la peine à condition de partir sur de bonnes bases.
This report is also available in English: Child care for all of us: Universal child care for Canadians by 2020
About the authors
Lynell Anderson, CPA, CGA, is a public policy researcher and community engagement specialist. Drawing on 35 years of experience as a professional accountant in the private, public, voluntary and academic sectors, Lynell analyzes and utilizes financial information to promote public accountability, engage communities and advocate for evidence-informed change. Her research and advocacy activities focus on public policies that advance the rights of children, women and families, especially with respect to child care services and youth in and from government care. Lynell currently provides research and strategic leadership to the campaign advancing $10aDay Child Care for BC. She is also a research associate with the CCPA-BC and past Co-Chair of the Vancouver Joint Child Care Council. Follow Lynell on Twitter
Lynell Anderson, CPA, CGA, is a public policy researcher and community engagement specialist. Drawing on 35 years of experience as a professional accountant in the private, public, voluntary and academic sectors, Lynell analyzes and utilizes financial information to promote public accountability, engage communities and advocate for evidence-informed change. Her research and advocacy activities focus on public policies that advance the rights of children, women and families, especially with respect to child care services and youth in and from government care. Lynell currently provides research and strategic leadership to the campaign advancing $10aDay Child Care for BC. She is also a research associate with the CCPA-BC and past Co-Chair of the Vancouver Joint Child Care Council. Follow Lynell on Twitter
