The Ford government says it plans to make changes to the rules governing the areas around child care centres, after a vehicle drove through the front of one in Richmond Hill , Ont., on Wednesday, killing a toddler and injuring several others.

Education Minister Paul Calandra said in a statement released Thursday afternoon he wanted to stop people from parking immediately in front of or beside child care centres and playgrounds “to ensure the safety of children and staff.”

He said he would make any legislative or regulatory changes necessary to force all child care centres and playgrounds to comply with the moratorium on parking, although accessible spaces would remain.

“I have ordered my ministry to work with service managers, inspectors, and service providers to identify any vulner

See Full Page