OECD Thematic Review of Early Childhood Education and Care Policy
Country Note and Background Report
Country Note
Background Report
Federal-Provincial News Release
Early Childhood Education and Care Policy -
Canada Country Note
The Early Childhood Education and Care Policy: Canada Country
Note was prepared by an international review team of early
childhood education experts appointed by the Organisation for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD) as part of the second round of
the OECD's Thematic Review of Early Childhood Education and Care
Policy.
The Government of Canada along with the provinces of British Columbia,
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island participated in
the review. The report presents observations and recommendations
on a range of programs and services including kindergarten, pre-kindergarten,
child care and family services.
The report's findings contribute to the growing body of knowledge
in Canada concerning best practices for early childhood education
and care programs and services that support children's healthy development
and help working parents and those returning to school.
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to: OECD Early Childhood Education and Care - Country Notes
OECD Thematic Review of Early Childhood Education
and Care – Canadian Background Report
A background report written by Canadian experts, Jane Beach, Child
Care Consultant; Gillian Doherty, Child Care Consultant and Adjunct
Professor, University of Guelph; and Martha Friendly, Coordinator,
Childcare Resource and Research Unit and Senior Research Associate,
University of Toronto. The report provides an overview of early
childhood education and care policy and provision across Canada.
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to: OECD Early Childhood Education and Care - Background Reports
Federal-Provincial News Release
Ottawa, Ontario, October 25, 2004 - Together with
the governments of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and
Prince Edward Island, the Government of Canada welcomes the release
of an important report on early childhood education and care in
Canada.
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the full October 25, 2004 News Release
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