New Democrats have launched a petition calling on the Conservative government to work with the provinces and territories to increase the number of quality and affordable child care spaces available in Canada.

Excerpts from the petition:

• Quality child care and early learning can be the foundations for lifelong success that our children deserve.
• Studies confirm access to child care boosts women's participation in the workforce and strengthens our economy as a whole - with every dollar spent returning two or more.
• Canada ranks last among comparable countries when it comes to public spending on child care and early learning as a percentage of GDP - leading to a critical lack of quality, affordable space