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On Thursday, the Conservative leader questioned the Caquists’ record on the daycare file. In particular, he noted that not all parents have access to the early childhood service of their choice. “Many are forced to pay 100% out of their own pockets to pay for a place in daycare, with their taxes, they’re already paying for a public system they don’t deserve,” Eric Duhaime protested.
The facts
This statement is misleading. All parents of children attending unsubsidized daycare service in Quebec are eligible for a substantial tax credit. According to the finance ministry, the latter covers between 67% and 78% of the note. The federal benefit, less important, also makes it possible to lower the bill. For some parents, this government assistance makes unsubsidized daycare less expensive than an early childhood center. “Parents receive a tax credit, but no direct money in their pocket. So, yes, they will first distribute 100% of the bill,” explained a Conservative Party spokesperson. However, it is possible to get an advance payment of this tax credit from the government to help defray childcare costs.
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