Summer Institute 2025: Afternoon Keynote - Innovative Strategies to Improve ECE Compensation

We are honoured to welcome Susan (Sue) Colley as our keynote speaker. With a wealth of experience spanning decades in early childhood advocacy and policy, Sue brings unparalleled expertise to the conference stage. As chair of the board of Building Blocks for Child Care (B2C2), she has empowered not-for-profit and public childcare organizations in Ontario to
expand and thrive by providing strategic advice and support in every phase of facility development.

A trailblazer in the field, Sue was a founder of Action Day Care and the first executive director of the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care. She has also played a pivotal role in major studies of child care policy and programs for the University of Toronto, the City of Toronto, and the Province of Ontario. Her work has consistently demonstrated that with the right policies, it’s possible to transform the early childhood sector.

In her keynote address, Sue shared innovative strategies to improve compensation systems for the early childhood workforce—a critical element in ensuring that childcare professionals are not only valued, but are also empowered to deliver the highest quality care. Her insights illuminate how rethinking compensation can attract and retain the dedicated talent necessary for building a robust, equitable, and sustainable early childhood system. Join us for an inspiring session that promises to reshape the conversation around workforce investment in early learning and child care.

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