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Ford Expands Free Child Care Program

Premier Doug Ford announced Wednesday the province is further expanding the list of essential workers eligible for free emergency child care during the pandemic.

The new additions include people who work in the food supply chain, retirement homes, grocery stores, and pharmacies.

Also certain federal employees including the military.

Over 100 child care facilities have opened along with 40 Licensed Home Child Care Agencies have opened across the province since last months initial announcement focusing on front line workers.