The Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia highlight additional support for quality early learning and child care across the province News provided by Share this article Share this article GATINEAU, QC, April 16, 2021 /CNW/ - The importance of accessible, affordable and high-quality child care has never been more evident than during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia worked together during a challenging year to ensure families continued to have access to the affordable, high-quality and safe early learning and child care opportunities their children need to succeed. Today, the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, and Nova Scotia's Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development, Derek Mombourquette, highlighted how a one-year Canada–Nova Scotia Early Learning and Child Care Agreement continued to provide support for children, families and educators.