In Saskatchewan, families are finally starting to feel relief from sky-high childcare fees. Thanks to the federal-provincial $10-a-day agreement, average fees in licensed centres have dropped by more than 70% since 2021.
That’s life-changing for working parents-especially women-who are getting jobs to support their families and contribute to Saskatchewan’s economy. For every $1 invested in public childcare, up to $2.80 is generated in local economies.
$10-a-day childcare is also good for workers. The agreements can lead to more training, higher pay, and better care for kids.
All that progress is now at risk.
Premier Scott Moe is refusing to sign the new federal deal-worth billions for Saskatchewan families. If he doesn’t act, families will face higher costs, fewer spaces, and more stress.
Saskatchewan families can’t afford to go backward.
We need more early childhood educators, not fewer. We need more spaces and even lower fees-not more delays and uncertainty. The solution isn’t to stall or walk away from childcare.
The solution is to expand the program even more.
We need leaders who will protect and grow $10-a-day childcare–not put it at risk.