Flexibility for the Early Learning Program: the right decision

The McGuinty government has made a wise decision by allowing greater flexibility in implementing the Early Learning Program.

Originally, the proposed changes to the program would have forced many French-language school boards to end their partnerships with francophone daycare service providers that are already few in this province.

The government’s decision has been applauded by Ontario’s catholic school board association (AFOSC) and Ontario’s French-language teacher’s association (AEFO), the latter stating that “… this will preserve essential services provided to the Francophone community.” I agree.