Agreement to amend the Canada – Saskatchewan Canada-wide early learning and child care agreement - 2021 to 2026

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Amendment 1

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Amendment 1

Between:

  • her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada (hereinafter referred to as “Canada” or “Government of Canada”) as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada (“Canada”) and as represented by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development (herein referred to as “the Federal Minister”), and
  • the Government of Saskatchewan (hereinafter referred to as “Saskatchewan” or “Government of Saskatchewan”) as represented by the Minister of Education (herein referred to as “the Provincial Minister”)

Referred to collectively as the “parties.”

Preamble

Whereas the parties concluded the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement (“agreement”) on August 13, 2021.

Whereas at the time of the signing of the agreement, the parties agreed that in fiscal year 2021 to 2022, at the request of Saskatchewan, and subject to approval of Canada’s Treasury Board, Saskatchewan may retain and carry forward to the following fiscal year any unexpended funds remaining from Saskatchewan’s annual contribution up to a maximum of 60%.

Whereas Saskatchewan indicates that since signing the agreement, there have been challenges expending its fiscal year 2021 to 2022 allocation due to diverse implementation challenges.

Whereas the parties agree to increase in fiscal year 2021 to 2022, Saskatchewan’s carry forward allowance from 60% to 64% for fiscal year 2021 to 2022 into fiscal year 2022 to 2023, representing an additional $4.6 million.

Now therefore, the parties agree to amend the agreement, as follows:

  1. section 4 is amended by replacing section 4.6.1 with the following:
    • “4.6.1 In fiscal year 2021 to 2022, at the request of Saskatchewan, and subject to approval of Canada’s Treasury Board, Saskatchewan may retain and carry forward to the following fiscal year any unexpended funds remaining from Saskatchewan’s annual contribution payable under section 4.2, up to a maximum of 64% of the contribution payable. Any unexpended funds in excess of 64% of the contribution payable represents an overpayment subject to section 4.7”
  2. the agreement remains unchanged in all other aspects
  3. this amending agreement shall be read in conjunction with the agreement and shall take effect as if its provisions were an integral part of the agreement
  4. this amending agreement shall take effect upon its signatures by the parties

Signed on behalf of Canada by the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic and Service Policy Branch at Employment and Social Development in Ottawa this 1st day of March 2022.

[Signed by] Catherine Adam, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic and Service Policy.

Signed on behalf of Saskatchewan by the Assistant Deputy Minister of Education in Regina on this 7th day of March 2022.

[Signed by] Gerry Craswell, Assistant Deputy Minister of Education.

Amendment 2

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Amendment 2

Between:

  • his Majesty the King in Right of Canada (hereinafter referred to as "Canada" or "Government of Canada") as represented by the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada ("Canada") and as represented by the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development (herein referred to as "the Federal Minister"), and
  • his Majesty the King in Right of the Province of Saskatchewan (hereinafter referred to as "Saskatchewan" or "Government of Saskatchewan") as represented by the Minister of Education (herein referred to as "the Provincial Minister")

Referred to collectively as the "parties."

Preamble

Whereas the parties concluded the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement ("agreement") on August 13, 2021.

Whereas at the time of the signing of the agreement, the parties agreed that in fiscal year 2022 to 2023, at the request of Saskatchewan, and subject to approval of Canada's Treasury Board, Saskatchewan may retain and carry forward to the following fiscal year any unexpended funds remaining from Saskatchewan's annual contribution up to a maximum of 30%.

Whereas Saskatchewan indicates that since signing the agreement, there have been challenges expending its fiscal year 2022 to 2023 allocation due to diverse implementation challenges.

Whereas the parties agree to increase in fiscal year 2022 to 2023, Saskatchewan's carry forward allowance from 30% to 45% for fiscal year 2022 to 2023 into fiscal year 2023 to 2024.

Now therefore, the parties agree to amend the agreement, as follows:

  1. section 4 is amended by replacing section 4.6.2 with the following:
    • "4.6.2 In fiscal year 2022 to 2023, at the request of Saskatchewan, and subject to approval of Canada's Treasury Board, Saskatchewan may retain and carry forward to the following fiscal year any unexpended funds remaining from Saskatchewan's annual contribution payable under section 4.2, up to a maximum of 45% of the contribution payable. Any unexpended funds in excess of 45% of the contribution payable represents an overpayment subject to section 4.7"
  2. section 12 is modified by replacing section 12.1 with the following:
    • "12.1 This agreement, including annexes 1 and 2, and amendments 1 and 2, comprise the entire agreement entered into by the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof"
  3. the agreement remains unchanged in all other aspects
  4. this amending agreement shall be read in conjunction with the agreement and shall take effect as if its provisions were an integral part of the agreement
  5. this amending agreement shall take effect upon its signatures by the parties

Signed on behalf of Canada by the Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic and Service Policy at Employment and Social Development Canada at Ottawa this 20th day of February, 2023.

[Signed by] Catherine Adam, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Strategic and Service Policy.

Signed on behalf of Saskatchewan by the Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of Education at Regina this 21st day of February, 2023.

[Signed by] Angela Chobanik, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of Education.

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