New Brunswick Latest Province to Sign Child Care Deal With Federal Government

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answers a question during an announcement on early learning and child care in New Brunswick, in Ottawa, on Dec. 13, 2021. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

FREDERICTON—New Brunswick has signed a child care deal with Ottawa to create 5,700 new spaces at an average cost to parents of $10 per day by 2026.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs made the announcement today.