Doug Ford says Ontario close to child-care deal; province is last to strike an agreement

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the province is "very, very close" to a child-care deal with the federal government.

Ford told radio station Q104 Kenora that he is confident Ontario will reach an agreement.

"We're very, very close," he said. "I'm confident we're going to strike a deal that's going to be beneficial for everyone in Ontario."

His comments come after a deal announced Monday with Nunavut leaves Ontario as the last holdout on a child-care deal.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that he is optimistic the government can reach a deal with Ontario.