We often hear from physicians who struggle with finding child care, and so we invite you to add your views to an important consultation now underway.

Over 46% of our members have children under the age of 18 according to our 2025 Annual Physician Survey. This same survey found physicians with caregiving responsibilities have significantly higher rates of burnout than those who do not. Access to reliable and quality child care can help to reduce burnout.

Dr. Selena Papetti, one of our 2025 Physicians of the Year, knows this well.

“The only time I’ve thought about moving my practice out of my rural community was when I couldn’t find childcare,” explained Dr. Papetti, a family physician in Lac du Bonnet. ​“Childcare is an essential part of recruiting and retaining doctors and is a pillar of public health. It’s vital for physicians and medical learners to share their views on the future of childcare in our province.”

We have been pressing for more child care options for physicians and health professionals, including writing last year to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Learning. The government has taken action, announcing 324 spaces in three health facilities. We will continue to advocate for more options to help physicians balance their work and family responsibilities.

SHARE YOUR VIEWS ON CHILD CARE

Share your feedback as part of a consultation by the Manitoba Child Care Association. This important, anonymous survey should take about 10 minutes and you can enter a draw to win $500.

→ Take the survey here by April 16!

To draw attention to issues such as the one Dr. Papetti shared, we encourage you to share your own experience in the open text box at the very end of the survey.

Questions or technical problems? Do you need this survey in an alternative format (paper, telephone, etc.)? Please contact Mary Agnes Welch at Probe Research at maryagnes@​probe-​research.​com or 204−470−8862 (call/​text).