Vancouver City Council |
MOTION ON NOTICE
Submitted by Councillor Roberts for June 24 Regular Council Meeting
Maintain and Expand Childcare Services
MOVER: Councillor Roberts
SECONDER:
WHEREAS accessible, affordable and quality childcare is essential to the health and well-being of the City of Vancouver's children and families;
AND WHEREAS child development and childcare play a crucial role in the economic stability of our City;
AND WHEREAS it is critical that all levels of government, including those at the local level, and the private sector take an active partnership in ensuring successful child development opportunities;
AND WHEREAS the City of Vancouver has been in a leader at the municipal level on the issue of childcare;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Vancouver commit to working in collaboration with the Park Board and School Board to maintain and expand childcare services in the City;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City staff organize a policy forum for City, Park Board and School Board elected representatives and staff to develop a process to achieve these ends.
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