Our budget is about ensuring fairness for every generation—especially younger Canadians. That’s why an important part of our plan is about helping young parents across Canada by improving access to affordable, high-quality early learning and child care.
Today, child care fees are down by at least 50 per cent across Canada. In eight provinces and territories, child care costs just $10-a-day. This year, families in Ontario are saving up to $8,500—per child.
Our investment tax credits are already working to give businesses the certainty and the support they need to make historic investments in Canada that create great jobs while reducing our emissions at the same time.
It’s why, in the budget, we are really focused on three things. First, housing—the Prime Minister outlined the key housing policies. Second, affordability, with programs like the dental care plan and ongoing investments in our early learning and child care system, and the absolutely crucial investments for the Canadian economy.
Our budget is a plan to build more affordable homes; grow our economy in a way that will create good-paying jobs for Canadians and keep Canada at the economic forefront; and strengthen Canada’s social safety net to help make life cost less.