Item - 2016.CD11.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 3, 2016 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on April 13, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 3, 2016.
CD11.4 - Response to Proposed Regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and the Education Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 3, 4 and 5, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the City’s response to the proposed regulatory changes attached as Appendix A to the report (March 30, 2016) from the General Manager, Children's Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
2. City Council forward the response to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Education, and all Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-91656.pdf
Appendix A - City of Toronto Response to Proposed Regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act and Education Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-91657.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-59897.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/comm/communicationfile-60280.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) May-03-2016 2:17 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD11.4 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Justin J. Di Ciano, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza |
CD11.4 - Response to Proposed Regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and the Education Act
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the City’s response to the proposed regulatory changes attached as Appendix A to the report (March 30, 2016) from the General Manager, Children's Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
2. City Council forward the response to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Education, and all Toronto Members of Provincial Parliament.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Children's Services and the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to report to a future meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the emerging Provincial policy directions and regulations, and City of Toronto middle-year standards for school age children.
Origin
Summary
This report transmits the City of Toronto's response (Appendix A) to the Province of Ontario on 2016 proposed regulatory changes under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 and the Education Act. Proposed regulatory changes were posted for consultation on February 1, 2016. Children's Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation consulted with a broad range of community partners and parents in developing this response.
The Ministry of Education accepted feedback on the proposed regulatory changes until April 1, 2016. The attached response was submitted in draft form to meet the deadline, with a provision that a final response would be submitted following City Council's consideration.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-91656.pdf
Appendix A - City of Toronto Response to Proposed Regulations under the Child Care and Early Years Act and Education Act
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-91657.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cd/comm/communicationfile-59897.pdf
Speakers
Viktoria Bitto, Membership and Administration Coordinator, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
Martha Friendly, Executive Director, Childcare Resource and Research Unit
Councillor Janet Davis
Motions
That:
1. The General Manager, Children's Services and the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation report to a future meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the emerging Provincial policy directions and regulations, and City of Toronto middle-year standards for school age children.