Advocacy

If there is a barrier or bias that needs addressing, TPP is there. We advocate for government and corporate policies that support women’s advancement, enhance diversity and equity, and support women’s economic empowerment. We invite you to stand with us.

Government Advocacy Highlights

Two women walking in front of the James Michael Flaherty Building in Ottawa with their backs to the camera

2024 Lobby Day in Ottawa

TPP was in Ottawa advocating for immediate increase of child care spaces that are affordable, accessible, and high-quality. When child care is unavailable or unaffordable, it’s too often mothers who reduce their hours, pause their careers, or leave the workforce entirely. Investing in child care means investing in gender equality. It empowers women to stay in the workforce, pursue leadership opportunities, and helps close the gender pay gap. Supporting families through better child care strengthens both our economy and society.

The Prosperity Project Finds that Moving Away from the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Program Would Be More Costly for Taxpayers

Should we make affordable, accessible, quality child care services available to all families who want to use them? Or should we give families money instead? The Prosperity Project addresses these questions in a report released September 5, 2024.

Read the full Report to understand the detailed findings and recommendations here.

Read the Executive Summary here.

TEXT: Giving Parents Money Doesn't Solve Child Care Problems
Julie Savard-Shaw speaking into microphone in front of the Senate

Changes to Bill C-35

In November 2023, our Executive Director appeared before the Senate to discuss the recommended changes to Bill C-35, focusing on early learning and childcare. TPP highlighted the need to prioritize access to quality childcare for all families.

Women’s Economic Empowerment

TPP appeared as a witness at The Committee on the Status of Women (FEWO) in Feb 2024 to discuss women’s economic empowerment. She argued that the professional advancement of women in corporate Canada is key to Canadian economic growth. The discussion included the benefits of corporate policies that foster work/life balance and the need for universally acceptable and affordable childcare.

Caitlin Morrison advocating for women in front of the Senate

Advocacy in the Media

Read more about our latest advocacy efforts below:

OPINION: National child-care program is necessary for Canada’s economic growth

Toronto Sun, February 2024

Executive Director, Julie Savard-Shaw, and three Founding Visionaries co-authored an important piece on the economic imperative to maintain and expand $10-per-day childcare in Canada.