Premier Scott Moe says Saskatchewan will sign a renewed deal with Ottawa to extend the federally subsidized $10-a-day child care program.

The deal will secure funding until March 2031.

“I'm happy to say that we have come to an agreement with the federal government. We will be renewing that five-year agreement and we'll be signing that Friday,” Moe said during question period Wednesday.

The existing five-year agreement — covering subsidized daycare fees and wage enhancements for early childhood educators — was set to expire in March 2026. Saskatchewan and Alberta are the only two provinces yet to finalize the extension.

Advocates, staff and parents say the uncertainty has been stressful, but the announcement is a huge relief.

Relieved mother

Regina mom Shayla Dietrich, who has two chi

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