[E]arly childhood development is a pragmatic issue, not an ideological one. Advocates come from the political right, left and in between. Governments representative of the political spectrum have taken the steps necessary to ensure an early learning program for every child. A solution in Canada is not contingent on a new government, a new leader, or a new mechanism. (Coffey & McCain, 2002)

Community experience, combined with scientific evidence, equip decision makers with the tools needed to set policies and allocate resources. How new investments, policies, and programs are introduced is equally important to communities.

• Community experience, combined with scientific evidence, equip decision makers with the tools needed to set policies and allocate resources. How new investments, policies, and programs are introduced is equally important to communities.
• One of the premises of the Early Years Study was that consolidating the early years assets of communities create both social cohesion and a base for new investments. Policy blunders in subsequent years bear this premise out.

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