January 23, 2001 - Maternity
and Parental Benefits - The Government of Canada is doubling the amount of
time new parents can collect Employment Insurance benefits.
September 11, 2000 - The
Early Child Development Agreement - the Government of Canada is making a
substantial investment in early child development over 5 years through the
Canada Health and Social Transfer.
July 20, 2000 - The
National Child Benefit - The February 28, 2000, federal budget announced
that the Government of Canada will invest an additional $500 million in the NCB
by July 2001.