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• City of Edmonton calls on Harper to maintain childcare agreements - April 26, 2006
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• While politicians talk, families and workers face cuts to childcare - March 8, 2006
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• Stop Playing Politics with Child Care - Apr. 22, 2005
• Instead of flowers for Mother’s Day, give us a national childcare system! - May 6, 2005
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• National Childcare Deal Signed Today - July 7, 2005
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