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The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, with a parent and his child

National Child Day

November 20, 2006

On November 20 of each year, countries around the world celebrate National Child Day as a reminder of our shared commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. As Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, I invite all Canadians to become involved in activities across the country that celebrate our children.

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Canada's New Government Delivers on its Child Care Promise!

The Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB), which provides parents with more choice in child care, came into effect on July 1. Beginning on July 20, 2006, Canadian parents started receiving monthly cheques for $100, for each child under six. Over 90 per cent of parents received UCCB cheques automatically as they are already enrolled in the Canada Child Tax Benefit. To find out if you are pre-registered for the UCCB, please click here.

Even if your family is not yet registered, you can apply any time and receive payments retroactively up to 11 months from your date of application.
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Universal Child Care Benefit
The benefit is a new form of direct financial assistance of $100 per month per child under the age of six.
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Do I Need to Apply?
If you are already receiving the Canada Child Tax Benefit, you do not need to apply for the Universal Child Care Benefit. You will receive it automatically. If you do not currently receive the Canada Child Tax Benefit, you will need to apply.
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Child Care Spaces Initiative
This initiative aims to create new child care spaces that will help parents balance their work and family responsibilities.
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