Inline skate across B.C. to raise awareness of child care
By Alison Taylor
Whistler Pique Newsmagazine
2009-04-24

The child-care crisis is not just a local problem.

That's why caregiver-educator Bret Hernando is putting on his inline skates and taking his message across the province.

"I believe that Canada's lack of a national system for child care is the root of all the problems," said Hernando on the eve of his provincial adventure.

The adventure begins on Saturday, April 25, … in Princeton….

He will be in Whistler the following day, where he will meet with representatives from the municipality.

…. He asks: "Why is B.C. not stepping up when it comes to child care?"

Ultimately he believes the problem lies in the lack of a national system, like the health care system, for child care.

A national system could help address the issues plaguing the industry - issues like staff training and the lack of daycare spaces.

… The provincial trip will last 90 days and Hernando intends to end at Parliament Buildings in Victoria.

More info: http://www.inlinewithchildcare.ca