Child-care costs are dropping across Canada. But some families are still waiting years for spaces
Advocates say governments' efforts to lower child care fees has been successful — to a point. Prices have dropped significantly across the country, but despite billions in extra funding, there’s still not enough spaces to meet demand.
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![Ashima Arora says she has been on waitlists for almost two years for her 14-month-old son. Mom holds baby and has her daughter next to them.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7087239.1705764994!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/ashima-arora.jpg)
Advocates say governments' efforts to lower child care fees has been successful — to a point. Prices have dropped significantly across the country, but despite billions in extra funding, there’s still not enough spaces to meet demand.