Rachel Notley's plan to expand $25-a-day child care all across Alberta is a big win for families, but it's also backed up by sound economics. The Conference Board of Canada estimates that every dollar invested in child care gets a $2 return.

Alberta's lack of affordable child care isn't just hard on families trying to make ends meet, it leads to lower productivity and fewer career opportunities, especially for women. Rachel's plan will unlock Alberta's economic potential by helping more women enter the workforce.

Economists, experts and observers weigh in on Rachel's affordable child care plan

Dr. Jennifer Robson

That's good for productivity and growth. Period. That's good economic policy.

— Dr. Jennifer Robson (@JenniferRobson8) March 25, 2019

Dr. Lindsay Tedds

Some thoughts in the @albertaNDP child care plan rolled out today. Some details still needed, but overall will be welcome relief to working parents and will build on recent economic growth in Alberta driven by women #abvotes #ableg https://t.co/TU3PAqdDCL

— Dr Lindsay Tedds(@LindsayTedds) March 26, 2019

Kevin Milligan

The proposed childcare subsidy takes a made-in-Alberta approach, giving families price relief while preserving the marketplace for providers. Affordable childcare grows the economy, boosts long-run family income, and secures women's place in the workforce. https://t.co/O7wRBaHWgI

— Kevin Milligan (@kevinmilligan) March 25, 2019

Don Braid

The NDP’s child care plan, UCP education platform, show vast ideological gap between these parties. Never have major contenders for #abgov been so divided. Column https://t.co/UjfAObFaZf #ableg #abvote2019 #yyc #yeg #abpoli #cdnpoli

— Don Braid (@DonBraid) March 26, 2019

End Poverty Edmonton

We’re thrilled @RachelNotley’s @albertaNDP have made affordable quality childcare a priority during their tenure, as well as part of their re-election platform. All kids deserve a strong start in life and affordable childcare is an #EndPoverty #GameChanger https://t.co/AJ6QZw5O3l

— EndPovertyYEG (@EndPovertyYEG) March 25, 2019

Ron Kneebone

Labour force participation rates of women with a spouse and a young child. Rate has remained constant in AB since mid 1990s while it has continued to rise in ON and particularly QU. @policy_school pic.twitter.com/pUolYqMpxN

— Ron Kneebone (@RonKneebone) November 30, 2017