“CPEs have been a real revolution” for Quebec
The establishment of the network of Early Childhood Centers (CPE) has completely upset family dynamics in Quebec, says former Prime Minister Pauline Marois, even if she considers it an unfinished dream.
On January 23, 1997, the new family policy, including the creation of $5 day care centers – the CPEs – was launched under the leadership of Pauline Marois.
Then Minister of Education, Mr.me Marois indicates that this project will improve the development of children, but above all facilitate the work-family balance of women.
Twenty-five years later, the instigator of this policy believes that the results have exceeded all expectations. The impacts are numerous: significant reduction in poverty, support for the education of young people and creation of collecti...