Quebec Refugees Win Childcare Access Ruling

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Community groups and Quebec politicians are urging the government to keep subsidized

child care spots open for refugee claimants. This comes right after the Supreme Court of Canada

ruled on March 6th that Quebec's policy excluding them amounts to discrimination against women,

who handle most child care duties. The case started seven years ago when a mother of three from

the Democratic Republic of the Congo challenged a 2018 regulation that cut off.

Access to the low cost program, it bounced through lower courts before reaching the top

with the high court siding with claimants. Quebec politicians, including some eyeing the top job

in the ruling party, quickly pushed back. They said they didn't vote that notwithstanding

clause to prioritize locals over refugees for these services. On Friday, advocates gathered

at a refugee center for a news conference, calling on leaders to respect the ruling and avoid

overrides. Current and former officials joined in, stressing fairness for vulnerable families.

The debate highlights tensions over resources, but supporters hope the court win sticks,

ensuring refugee kids get the care they need amid Quebec's tight spots.