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The funds will be used to create 60,000 new childcare spaces, provide subsidies for households earning less than $100,000 and create 4,000 new bursaries and grants for those wanting to go to school for early childhood education.
Amendments to the Liberals budget released in February also include new investments in mental health, Clark said.
The premier committed to have mental health experts in B.C. schools, to catch issues early.
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