The Ontario government has expanded its list of essential workers eligible for free child care amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The list now includes those working in the food supply chain, retirement homes, grocery stores, pharmacies, and more federal employees, including those in the military. “While our frontline workers are looking after us, we need to make sure we’re looking after them and their families,” Premier Doug Ford said in a news release Wednesday. “Providing emergency child care for our essential workers gives parents one less thing to worry about when they’re on the job saving lives, protecting us, or keeping shelves stocked with food and necessities.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]