Conservatives promise extended child-care benefit

By: Larry Kusch Posted: 2:46 PM CDT Thursday, Sep. 1, 2011

The provincial Conservatives said today that if elected Oct. 4 they will extend a federal universal child care benefit to kids age six to 12.

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The provincial Conservatives said today that if elected Oct. 4 they will extend a federal universal child care benefit to kids age six to 12.

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The provincial Conservatives said today that if elected Oct. 4 they will extend a federal universal child care benefit to kids age six to 12.

The federal program pays families $100 per child per month from birth to age six.

Leader Hugh McFadyen said provincial Conservatives would extend that program to age 12. The PCs estimate that 90,000 children would qualify for the benefit.

McFadyen made the announcement at the Baywater Place home of Mike and Allison Howell in Southdale, a constituency that the PCs hope to steal from the NDP.

Their candidate, Judy Eastman, was on hand for the annoucement, which was made in the Howells’ livingroom. The couple has three children under six, although the oldest, Logan, turns six in October.

Allison Howell said the additional money will help the family pay for lessons and outings.

“Every little bit helps,” she said.