# Ontario’s Child Care in Crisis

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Podcast: [Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7593854)
Published: 2026-06-01T21:15:27+00:00
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## Resource

Ontario’s child-care program, aiming for $19 a day fees, is teetering on collapse without new federal funding, as its key expansion fund expires next year and negotiations for a long-term deal stall. With systemic failures exposed by the Auditor General—including falling enrollment, empty spaces, and a delayed parent-finding website—the province warns fees may rise unless Ottawa commits more money. Despite higher local costs, Ontario pushes for a revised federal deal by September to keep the program alive. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b04dd4429021dbcc

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