Alberta Record

· Order in Council 29/2024 / Child Care Program Transfer · in-force

Oic 29 2024 child care transfer

Amends a regulation to transfer responsibility for the Early Learning and Child Care Act, associated public service, and appropriations for child care programs from the Minister of Children and Family Services to the Minister of Jobs, Econ…

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What changed

  • Amends the Designation and Transfer of Responsibility Regulation (AR 11/2023).
  • Repeals section 5(1)(e) of the Designation and Transfer of Responsibility Regulation.
  • Adds the Early Learning and Child Care Act to the statutory responsibilities of the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade.
  • Transfers responsibility for the public service associated with child care appropriations to the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade.
  • Transfers administration of the unexpended balance of 2023-24 appropriations for 'program 3, Child Care' and related 'program 1.3, Corporate Services' from the Minister of Children and Family Services to the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade.

Why it matters

  • Centralizes the administration and policy direction for early learning and child care programs under a single ministry.
  • Shifts financial oversight and accountability for child care appropriations to the Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade.
  • Consolidates statutory authority for the Early Learning and Child Care Act within a new ministerial portfolio.
  • May influence the strategic priorities and operational focus of child care initiatives in Alberta by aligning them with economic and trade objectives.

Other governance concerns

  • Ministerial accountability for child care programs
  • Administrative oversight of early learning and child care

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