Ontario has the most resources to its disposal to introduce a universal childcare program like Quebec. If Ontario stopped funding Catholic schools and transitioned to a 2 school public system for English and French - it could net upwards of $1B+ in savings on administrative and staffing costs. That $1B+ combined with existing childcare funding can be reinvested into a universal childcare program for children ages 1-5 (before they hit JK) with a sliding scale where the poorest pay almost nothing while the rich and middle class pay fair fees. Excess school buildings as a result of school mergers could be converted into public child care centers where necessary and others can be sold off to developers to be rezoned into new residential housing (another urgent Ontario need). How can Ontario cry poor when it comes to childcare funding when the Taxpayer is already funding a redundant public education system? Childcare should be classified as an education program not a social program !!!