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Just published! A new book co-authored by CRRU director Martha Friendly and University of Manitoba Sociologist Susan Prentice. About Canada: Childcare By: Martha Friendly &…

Canadians are invited to provide input to the federal budget 2009. You can visit http://www.fin.gc.ca/activty/consult/prebud09_e.html to express your opinions. Online Pre-Budget Consultations for Budget 2009…

Promoting economic security and reducing work-family conflict for rural and northern women in Manitoba The Coalition is working with northern and rural communities to explore…

Government of Manitoba Press release, issued November 24, 2008. Manitoba is well on its way to meeting its goal of funding 6,500 more child-care spaces…

Northern/rural women project public meetings highlight the economic benefits of child care programs and placed the concept of child care as infrastructure before municipal officials.

Winnipeg, 9 Apr 08 "With just $5 million in new spending for childcare, Manitobans still face a crisis of high fees, low access, compromised quality…

Government of Manitoba Media Release: Family Services and Housing, Winnipeg, 28 Apr 08 FAMILY CHOICES AGENDA FUNDS 6,500 MORE CHILD-CARE SPACES, UP TO 35 MORE…

Association of Manitoba Municialities, Winnipeg, 9 Apr 08 Visit the AMM site to download their April 2008 issue, featuring a three page article on the…