Toronto parents pay the most for child care in the country. What are the federal parties offering?
CBC
The future of child care in Ontario is looking murkier than ever as the federal election approaches.
The Conservatives and Liberals are offering two very different solutions to Toronto parents, who currently find themselves shouldering the highest child-care costs in the country.
In 2020, eight out of the 10 priciest locations for child care in Canada were GTA cities, with Toronto in the top spot.
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