Division 2: CWELCC Cost-Based Funding Guideline (Updated July 2026)

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This document (the “CWELCC Cost-Based Funding Guideline” or “this guideline”) describes the calculation of cost-based funding for eligible centres/agencies under the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) Agreement and provides guidance for CMSMs/DSSABs to support the administration of that calculation.