Grants and Contributions:

Title:
The financialization of daycares in Canada? An examination of early learning centre ownership
Agreement Number:
21517875
Agreement Value:
$39,061.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 24, 2026 - Feb 23, 2027
Description:
The objectives of the program are to:.•Support greater influence and control over Indigenous ELCC programs and services by Indigenous peoples;.•Improve quality and accessibility of Indigenous ELCC with an emphasis on cultural and language content;.•Support a more holistic and integrated system of quality ELCC services for Indigenous peoples; and.•Adapt and improve existing federal programs to be more flexible, adaptable and horizontal across federal departments as a first step prior to transferring control.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:

The expected results are:.•Indigenous children and families have greater access to childcare programs and services that are holistic, accessible, inclusive, and flexible, and culturally appropriate; and.•Indigenous peoples gain greater control over childcare programs and services.

Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M6J 3B7
Reference Number:
014-2026-2027-Q1-00002
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
723013637
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Martine August
Federal Riding Name:
Davenport
Federal Riding Number:
35022
Program:
ELCC-Data & Research Domestic Stream-Grant
Program Purpose:

The co-developed Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Framework provides a guide for communities, program administrators, service providers, policy makers and governments to work toward achieving a shared vision that all Indigenous children have the opportunity to access high quality, culturally strong early learning and child care.

Coverage:
National