Perceived Extent of Child Care Availability CC.1 “There are more than 15,000 children on the province’s waiting list for licensed child care. In your opinion, is the lack of child care in Manitoba a serious issue or not a serious issue for Manitoba businesses? ” (n=209) Base: All respondents

Impact of Child Care on Absenteeism CC.2 “I’m going to read you a few statements about child care-related employee absenteeism. For each one, please tell me whether or not this is a problem in your business. Please rate each statement using a seven point scale, with one being “not a problem” and seven being “a very serious problem”. The first one is…(n=209) Base: All respondents

Views on Government’s Role in Creating Workplace Child Care Facilities CC.3 “Some people think the government should help businesses open on-site child care facilities for employees. All things considered, do you think the government has a role in helping employers such as yourself build on-site day cares for staff?” (n=209) Base: All respondents

Views on Financial Incentives to Create Workplace Child Care Facilities CC.4 “If the government offered a financial incentive for on-site child care, would your business take advantage of it?” (n=51) CC.5 “What kind of financial incentive would be most useful?” (n=25)* Base: Respondents who may use financial incentives to create workplace child care *Caution: Small base Base: Respondents who believe government has a role in workplace child care

Additional Barriers to Creating Workplace Child Care Facilities CC.6. “Besides the cost, are there any other barriers to opening an on-site child care centre?” (n=51) Base: Respondents who believe government has a role in workplace child care