The 2008 edition represents the third iteration of the survey and covers the following four learning domains: •. Early childhood learning •. Structured learning at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels •. Work-related adult learning •. Health-related learning The survey was designed by the Canadian Council on Learning (CCL) in consultation with Statistics Canada, which administered t [...] Canadian Council on Learning 7 SCAL 2008: Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning Canadian Attitudes toward Child Care and Early Childhood Learning The foundations for successful learning are laid during children’s early years: their activities, and the quality of care1 and support they receive at this time2 play a fundamental role in preparing them for learning in school and throughout their [...] Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning, 2008 Canadian Council on Learning 13 SCAL 2008: Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning Regional and income-related differences in parents’ use of child-care services Parents’ use of child-care services for children under the age of 13 varies significantly from region to region across the country. [...] Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning, 2008 Canadian Council on Learning 17 SCAL 2008: Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning Conclusion Two-thirds of Canadian parents of young children report using some form of child care on a regular basis. [...] Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning, 2008 Canadian Council on Learning 31 SCAL 2008: Survey of Canadian Attitudes toward Learning Conclusion The results of SCAL 2008 reveal positive attitudes among Canadians toward K–12 schools and post-secondary institutions.