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7 Dec, 4 tweets, 3 min read
Great to see the @CalgaryChamber recognize child care as an economic necessity and highlight the Early Learning & Child Care proposal put forward by the @abndpcaucus as part of Alberta's Future. #ableg #abfuture

calgarychamber.com/influenceq4-ch…
One question that arose during the online consultation I held last week was how to get employers & businesses more involved in ensuring their employees have access to quality child care. The pandemic has certainly highlighted for employers that this is a key issue for them too.
I've held great conversations with the @CalgaryChamber, @EdmontonChamber & @albertachambers on this & it was clear that they are very engaged on this issue as well. Ensuring that Alberta parents can get back to work is an economic issue for all of us. #ableg
For more information about our early learning and affordable child care proposal and to provide feedback, please visit Alberta's Future at albertasfuture.ca/albertas-futur….

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