The KPMG report puts forward many worrisome recommendations. Rather than the government directly investing in childcare spaces, the report recommends that the government move towards a business model for childcare and become a “market steward.” It also recommends increasing parent fees and moving away from the operating grant funding model.
Currently only non-profit centres can receive public funding, but Bill 47 allows private centres to receive public funding as well, thereby opening the door to privatization of childcare in Manitoba. This is a major mistake. Our public centres are already being starved by this government, and this will only decrease access to quality care.