Bringing Cities to the Table: Child Care and Intergovernmental Relations (original) (raw)

The paper examines the complexities of child care services in Canadian cities, highlighting the challenges of intergovernmental relations and the trade-off between equity and local knowledge in service delivery. It emphasizes the need for municipalities to be actively involved in policy-making, advocating for a more integrated approach across different levels of government to enhance democratic accountability and effectively cater to diverse community needs. The findings indicate that successful governance in child care requires trust and collaboration among various governmental jurisdictions.