Governments of Canada and British Columbia to expand access to early learning and child care 

The Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), joined by the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, and Rohini Arora, British Columbia’s Parliamentary Secretary for Child Care, will announce the creation of new affordable child care spaces in British Columbia. 

A photo opportunity and media availability will follow the announcement.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

Date:         Thursday, August 28, 2025

Time:         9:00 a.m. PDT

Place:        Ta’Talu Child Care Centre
                   1970 165A Street
                   Surrey, British Columbia

Notes for media:

• To register, contact media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca with your name and media outlet.

• Please indicate if attendance will be in-person or virtual (audio only). Dial-in information will be shared upon registration.

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