I think the best plan is to simply increase the Canada Child Benefit.  It already has a progressive formula and is tax free and allows for discretionary spending where single worker families get some extra funds to help raise kids while, those who need daycare, can direct the money towards that.  You will always gain more support for programs that help a greater number of people in a variety of family circumstances. Universal daycare, while a noble initiative, seems unfair to families where one parent chooses to stay home to raise the kids.  And I'm saying this where both me and my wife have to work to support our two kids, one in daycare.  I'd also further not that the Canada Child Benefit can be raised easily with each annual budget but Universal Daycare would take a decade to implement. So, if your need is now, Universal Daycare is not for you.  Support expanding our existing program.