FRHD 3190 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Child Care, Gross Domestic Product, United States House Committee On Oversight And Government Reform
13 Apr 2016
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Chapter 2: social policy and roles of government. Each administration (federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal) acts on its own political objectives as it sets policy and collects and spends tax revenue. Federal government in uences development of health, education and social programs through application of its spending powers. Speci c populations they are responsible for (ex. aboriginals, refugees, etc. ) Provincial/territorial governments responsible for health, education, social services and regulation/funding of services to young children. Each province has its own program of regulated child care, with legislations, regulations and social policies. Municipal governments enforce local bylaws that set standards in areas such as building codes, public health regulations. Some have a role in planning/management of ec services, cost sharing, allocation and subsidized child care spaces. Most canadians now spend their time engaged in paid employment and work related activities and less time with their families. Women"s earning are now essential to the economic security of most households.
