Project Honoured at United Nations Showcase in New York
The CCCM's "Promoting Economic Security and Work-Family Balance for Rural and Northern Women in Manitoba" project was awarded a "Best Practice" by Canada's SWC, and showcased at the March 2012 session of the
United Nations Commission on the Status of Women at UN headquarters in New York. While we are honoured by the award, the irony is sharp: the Harper government has eroded progress on childcare in Canada and erased the equality and advocacy mandate that made our project possible. See the
"Open Letter to Stephen Harper."
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
We undertook five community projects with rural and northern women's community groups. These community projects are now complete, and the final reports are now available. You can read about each project in-depth by visiting its own page
CHILDCARE EDUCATIONALS
We offered a series of educational workshops for communities interested in learning more about the social and economic impacts of childcare, held around Manitoba over 2008 and 2009. We are still available to offer educational sessions: if you would like to arrange an educational in your community, please contact us.
Dauphin: On March 28, 2008 we hosted an educational and luncheon workshop with business leaders and community members.
Winnipeg: In April, 2008 we hosted the Australian expert Dr. Deborah Brennan at the Manitoba Legislature to speak on ABC Learning, the multinational corporate childcare provider.
Thompson: On November 12, 2008 Susan Prentice spoke to the Thompson Chamber of Commerce, on the surprising value of childcare to Thompson's economy. Read the local coverage, "Child Care Crisis in Thompson" from the November 19th edition of the Thompson Citizen. An earlier talk in June 2008 garnered CBC radio coverage - listen to the radio interview [MP3 Audio - 3.95 MB]
Portage la Prairie: On June 10 2008, the Coalition held an educational session on childcare's economic impact, and its contribution to women's economic security and work-family reconciliation. Based on the educational luncheon, the local radio station ran some coverage. Three short radio reports are available for listening: Radio report 1, Radio report 2, Radio report 3