Child-care deal close, Ford says

Ontario is close to a child-care deal with the federal government, Premier Doug Ford said Tuesday, as his province remained the only jurisdiction without a deal with Ottawa for $10-a-day child care. Ford told radio station Q104 Kenora he is confident Ontario will reach an agreement. “We’re very, very close,” he said. “I’m confident we’re going to strike a deal that’s going to be beneficial for everyone in Ontario.” His comments come after a deal announced Monday with Nunavut leaves Ontario as the last holdout on a child-care deal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday he is optimistic the government can reach a deal with Ontario.