Yeah, my kids are older too, so that doesn't affect me. Like you, if I stay open, I'll likely jack up the rates too. Also, ethically raised meats, premium veggies/fruits will have to go....back to budget shopping for sure. Craft supplies and equipment will be pared back and all those little 'niceties' I've always looked after (such as wipes, sunscreen, meds, epipens on site, lunches out and other free excursions. It's a shame.

These are just proposals though, correct? Just because they're proposed doesn't necessarily make it so....at least not right away. Really, can you imagine the economic repercussions of a sudden action? There's no way. The province just can't support the back lash. I love the idea of a registry and independent inspectors hired for the job. Bring it on! All these proposals are nothing more than a very thinly veiled agenda in favour of agency care. Surely they'll look at different options, not necessarily what's being proposed today. I'd like to believe that people are smarter than this.