Parents face uncertainty as Sask. childcare agreement remains unsigned [Video]

Parents in Saskatchewan say they’re concerned about the future of the $10-a-day childcare program in the province.

Amber Englund, a parent, explained, “We’re saving probably $7,000 to $8,000 a year right now,” but fears that could change if the provincial government does not extend its agreement with the federal government.

“At a time when we’re in an affordability crisis, when tariffs are rocking our economy, are we really going to maybe go back to spending over a thousand dollars a month per child on childcare?” said Meara Conway, the NDP MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre.

The Saskatchewan government says it’s open to an extension but wants to negotiate further.

“Our government is willing to negotiate an extension to the agreement before the expiration in 2026,” said the Education ministry in a statement. “Negotiations should include increased flexibility within our agreement as well as discussions on items included in other provincial child …