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B.C. Legislature's Childcare Facility Funding Rejected, Future Application Planned

Minister Lisa Beare cites higher needs in other areas as reason for denial, with plans underway for reapplication in the next funding window.

The B.C. legislature is pictured in downtown Victoria, B.C., on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Overview

  • The British Columbia legislative assembly's February 2024 application for childcare facility funding was rejected in March 2024 by the Ministry of Education and Child Care.
  • Minister Lisa Beare stated the Victoria legislature area is already well served, with higher childcare needs in other regions influencing the decision.
  • The project remains in a 'state of readiness,' with plans to reapply for funding in the next ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund cycle.
  • A 2023 report estimated the facility's capital cost at $2 million, with an additional $195,000 required for playground equipment.
  • The ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund has allocated over $62 million to create nearly 800 new childcare spaces on Vancouver Island, emphasizing a need-based funding approach.