Bill 10 Update

**Samantha33** · 11-04-2014 11:22 AM

I know that where I live people won't go for an increase in fees at all. I already charge near the top end and in order to make up for the loss of one child I'd have to charge so much extra that the price alone would cause a mandatory close. The underground will become ever so popular and not get caught. I know I will report "BUT" there are lots of people who won't so the underground will get bigger. How is the government going to charge them if they don't know of them. We can only close so many of them. IMO not enough to make a difference.

**Fun&care** · 11-04-2014 12:05 PM

I will be ok for now but what I fear is the future. When I start losing some of the older kids, if I can't fill more than 2 spots I will for sure consider closing up and pursuing a different career as both mine will be in school by next sept.

My sister is in a small town where the daycare center recently closed, the night it gave notice to it's clients her DCP filled up her spots in one night. I think she cares for 7-8 kids total....where will these parents go when the bill passes?

I am very frustrated that we are not being heard despite tremendous effort. I am so so so disappointed in our government. I don't understand why we are not being included in the discussion. And they can't even do basic math!

My dc parents also seem to have a pretty "whatever" attitude. Not to sound vengeful lol, but in a few months after this bill has passed when they realize how bad things are I will say I told you so!

**jodaycare** · 11-04-2014 01:28 PM

Here is a media release from MPP Dunlop, Pc Education critic

Garfield's media release from today!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 4, 2014

Bill 10 “Child Care Modernization Act” Disgraceful
MPP Dunlop upset time allocation motion not democratic

Queen’s Park – The Wynne Government has brought in a Time Allocation Motion ending 2nd reading debate after only six hours of Bill 10 the Child Care Modernization Act.

“This is a disgrace that impacts tens of thousands of Independent Daycare Providers across Ontario,” said Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop.

The Time Allocation Bill intended to create a quick passage of Bill 10 means that there will be no opportunity for Bill 10 to be properly circulated for public input.

“As the PC Education Critic I have received hundreds of letters from Independent Childcare Providers and parents sharing their concerns around Bill 10. They want the chance to provide input before this Bill is passed.

“The Ontario Government’s plan to allow a few hours over a couple of days for the public to give input on Bill 10 at meetings in Toronto is not good enough. A committee needs to travel with this Bill right across the province,” explained Dunlop.

In the Ontario Legislature this morning Dunlop urged the government to consider travelling with Bill 10 over the winter months, then have third and final reading when they return in early February. He noted it would only mean a delay of seven or eight weeks.

“Bill 10 will affect over 300-thousand people. Parents and daycare operators should be outraged. It will mean a loss of 140 thousand daycare spaces. It needs to travel while it is in committee. I want to be sure that comprehensive consultation is done with the people this Bill is going to affect. Let’s get it right,” added Dunlop.

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CONTACT: Jamie Hofing | 416-326-6457 | Jamie.Hofing@pc.ola. org

**cfred** · 11-04-2014 05:03 PM

I've already heard Bright Sparks

Needless to say, I had a bit of a cry last night...very upset that all that work was for nothing. Believe me, my MPPs receptionist is going to get blasted when Iget home. I even bought a phone package as she PROMISED she'd get in touch with me. I've been trying to get appt since JULY!!! I was online today with a connection I made at my rally to get some media attention. He's very interested in helping and wants to hold the video camera when I do an office ambush. I'm soooooo frickin' mad....this is not democracy....nothing more than autocracy. Disgusting! That DP wants to hear nothing from us or even to acknowledge our existence. I'm absolutely livid!

Ugh...but back to wine with my BFs mum while we wait for the boys to get back from sailing. At least I"m bitchy in bloody paradise