Podcast Episode: Understanding Affordability in Early Learning and Child Care
What does “affordability” mean in early learning and child care? It can be measured in a couple different ways, and these measures have different implications for policy decisions and ultimately labour force participation. In this podcast, Brittany Brander and Alicia Planincic from the Business Council of Alberta have a discussion with researchers Rob Buschmann and Gordon Cleveland from the University of Alberta and University of Toronto, respectively, to break down the measures of affordability and their impact on just how affordable child care is in Alberta. The episode dives into that research and touches the equally important issues of accessibility and the impact of child care policies on labour force participation, potential earnings, and overall economic growth.
