New Federal Funding Announced
Jun 22, 2026
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families announced new funding to maintain affordable early learning and child care in Canada.
Updates & Announcements
View the latest updates and announcements from ECEBC as well as from the ECE sector.
ECEBC Seeking 2 Ambassadors in the Interior Region
Jun 10, 2026
ECEBC is currently seeking 2 qualified multifaceted candidates for the position of ECEBC Ambassador, Interior Region, for the pilot project of “ECEBC Ambassador”. The Goal of the ECEBC Ambassador Pilot Project is to build local connections and enhance knowledge of ECEBC fostering increased linkages between ECEBC and local educators. Ensuring alignment with the ECEBC mission, vision, obligations and society purposes.
New ECEBC Video – Community & Impact
May 27, 2026
We are proud to share our new video, Community & Impact, highlighting the power of collective action, relationships, and the meaningful work happening every day to support children, families, educators, and communities. This video reflects the heart of what we do — building stronger communities together through leadership, advocacy, and care. Honouring the value of early childhood educators goes beyond one month, we thank you and we see you.
The ECEBC Pulse Spring 2026 Edition has arrived!
Apr 22, 2026
Connect with the latest updates from ECEBC and check out some highlights from the province-wide collective work taking place, including a new workshop series on inclusion in partnership with Oshrat Zemel! Share it with friends, educators, families, allies, and everyone interested in advancing our sector. We hope you enjoy it!
View it on the ECEBC Pulse page.
ECEBC Calls for a Fully Qualified Early Childhood Educator Sector
Mar 20, 2026
ECEBC is calling on the provincial government to implement 4 actions to create quality early childhood environments that support children and educators.
View ECEBC's Position Statement.
Media Release: BC Budget 2026: No cuts to child care. Not a celebration - just a sigh of relief
Feb 18, 2026
“Government appears to have listened to the outpouring of voices arguing the economic case for a child care system with low capped fees, expanded access, and a fair wage grid for educators who are the heartbeat of a quality system” said Emily Mlieczko, Executive Director of the Early Childhood Educators of BC.
Early Childhood Educators of BC’s Letter to Minister Beare – Education and Child Care
Jan 29, 2026
View the letter where ECEBC applauds the ongoing commitment to early learning and child care and indicates how the CWELCC has begun to shift child care into becoming a powerful enabler of economic security, gender equity, and social inclusion. ECEBC also indicates that now is the time to strengthen and build CWELCC, providing its own recommendations in the context of BC.
Letter from the Canadian Child Care Federation Regarding the CWELCC
Jan 28, 2026
View the letter to the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Forum of Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care regarding the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) plan - a game changer for Canadian families that has been transforming early learning and child care and the need for it to continue and strengthen.