David Eby defends his family’s use of $10-a-day daycare program

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Global News · collected 2026-10-13 · by Amy Judd

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BC NDP leader David Eby disclosed that his family uses the province’s $10-a-day childcare program. When questioned about this during the campaign trail, he clarified that his child was already in the daycare before its designation as part of the $10-a-day initiative and that his family “donated the difference” to support other families. The BC Conservatives criticized Eby for benefiting from a program he is responsible for expanding but which many British Columbians still struggle to access, with only 10% of spaces dedicated at $10 a day.
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Story summary

In late October 2026, David Eby, leader of the B.C. NDP and current premier, faced backlash after it emerged his family had enrolled in one of the province’s $10-a-day daycare programs. The program, initiated by former Premier John Horgan with federal support under Justin Trudeau, aimed to provide universal low-cost childcare but currently only 10% of B.C.'s daycare spots are designated as such. Critics argue that Eby, earning a salary of $227,000 per year and whose wife is a doctor, benefits from a system intended primarily for those in financial need.

Eby’s family reportedly "donated the difference" to support other families when one of his children enrolled in an existing daycare center that later became part of the $10-a-day program. However, opponents claim this donation does not mitigate Eby’s perceived hypocrisy and demand transparency regarding the donation amounts and whether they were used as tax write-offs.

The controversy underscores broader issues with accessibility and equity in B.C.’s childcare system, which has some of the highest daycare fees in Canada, ranging from $40 to $100 a day for many families.

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📰 David Eby Daycare Controversy
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“Both articles discuss David Eby's family using the $10-a-day daycare program, with Article A focusing on the political implications and Article B reporting on Eby's defense of his family's use of the program.”
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“Both articles report on David Eby's defense of his family's use of the $10-a-day daycare program, specifically addressing a similar attack from opponents.”

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Judd, A. (2026, October 13). David Eby defends his family’s use of $10-a-day daycare program. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12100716/david-eby-defends-family-10-a-day-daycare-program/

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Topics

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Subjects

Eby PERSON · 7× B.C. GPE · 3× British Columbians NORP · 3× David Eby PERSON · 2× Conservatives NORP · 1× Global News ORG · 1× John Horgan PERSON · 1× Justin Trudeau PERSON · 1× NDP NORP · 1× the BC Conservatives ORG · 1×

Narrative

The program was started by Eby’s predecessor John Horgan in partnership with the federal government under former prime minister Justin Trudeau and despite growing demand, Eby’s government announced a three-year pause on expanding it this past spring.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13
🔮 When asked on Tuesday morning, Eby said his family “donated the difference” to the childcare provider so that other families in the area could benefit.
2026-10-13 · Global News
David Eby defends his family’s use of $10-a-day daycare program · assertive framing

Claims (15 extracted, 2 hedged)

BC NDP leader David Eby revealed over the weekend that his family has benefited from the province’s $10-a-day childcare program. asserted
family → reveal → program
Global News asked the question on Monday morning on the campaign trail and Eby said one of his children is part of the program. asserted
one → ask → program
The program was started by Eby’s predecessor John Horgan in partnership with the federal government under former prime minister Justin Trudeau and despite growing demand, Eby’s government announced a three-year pause on expanding it this past spring. asserted
government → start → it
That comes as many across B.C. still struggle to find affordable daycare spots. asserted
many → come → spots
Advocates say B.C. continues to be the most expensive province for child care, with many parents paying between $40 to $100 a day. asserted
parents → say → 100
Only 10 per cent of B.C. childcare spaces are dedicated as $10 a day. asserted
cent → dedicate → 10
In response to the criticism, Eby says his child was at the daycare already before it was designated as $10-a-day. asserted
it → say → 10
When asked on Tuesday morning, Eby said his family “donated the difference” to the childcare provider so that other families in the area could benefit. uncertain
families → ask → area
“My focus is to make sure British Columbians benefit from affordable child care,” Eby said. asserted
Eby → make → care
“That’s why we put it into the agreement with the federal government so more British Columbians could benefit; that’s why we’re expanding before and after school care. uncertain
we → ’ → care
And unfortunately, and perhaps because of their total disinterest, frankly, historically, and continuing in young families, the Conservatives are proposing to cut that program.” asserted
Conservatives → continue → program
In a statement issued on Monday, the BC Conservatives did not state they would cut the program, but did call the admission from Eby “shocking.” asserted
they → issue → Eby
“Nobody begrudges David Eby and his wife for their success,” Margareta Dovgal, Conservative Party of BC candidate for Vancouver-Yaletown, said in the statement. asserted
Dovgal → begrudge → statement
“The Conservative Party of BC wants more British Columbians to succeed. asserted
Columbians → want → BC
What families will not accept is a Premier who promised them $10-a-day child care, failed to deliver it, and then took one of the scarce spots for himself while a single mom working two jobs sits on a waitlist.” asserted
mom → accept → waitlist
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