Alberta Children's Services Minister Rebecca Schulz blamed the federal government for a deal not being struck, claiming it put up roadblocks at the last minute. CBC News has contacted the office of federal Families, Children and Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, but they did not immediately respond. One in seven Alberta families use licensed child care, the province has previously said. Child care at $10 per day would "greatly increase the odds of me returning to work sooner than later," he said. But Czura also believes $10-per-day child care is unsustainable, based on the various costs of running a daycare such as food and employees.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2021 00:45 UTC