March 23, 2026 — Meredith Loveys of Child Care Now NL spoke with The Telegram about compensation for early childhood educators and the need for sustained provincial and federal commitment to the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care program. Full story at Saltwire.
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According to Loveys, many ECEs and operators are concerned that the current operating grant program — including the wage grid introduced in 2023 as part of the Canada‑wide early learning and childcare agreement — has not kept pace with expectations for review and improvement, contributing to low morale and retention challenges among staff.