Supreme Court finds Quebec asylum seekers eligible for subsidized daycare

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled 8-1 that Quebec cannot deny asylum seekers access to subsidized daycare, stating such regulations discriminate against women and violate their Charter rights. The court emphasized that excluding refugee claimants from daycare services marginalizes them and limits their ability to work, while also failing to justify the need for such restrictions. This decision expands access beyond previous rulings, indicating that all asylum seeker parents should be eligible, regardless of their work permit status.

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