Publicly funded daycare to cost more for high-income families: report

• Quebec's $7-a-day daycares could move to a sliding-scale system
• Quebec moving universal waitlistfor $7 daycare
• Quebec public daycaresface $40Mperpetual shortfall

The report says Quebec parents whose children go to subsidized daycare could see a hike in fees, starting this spring.

In September, CBC reported the possibility of a sliding-scale plan after a source told sister station Radio-Canada that it could happen sooner than later.

Couillard not answering

When asked Wednesday morning in the National Assembly, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillardwouldn't answer other than to say he wouldensure that it will be fair and equitable for all people, according to their income.

We will have the opportunity to discuss details during deliberations, he said.

Charbonneau says the LeDevoir report is based on speculation and that no final decision has been made.

She says several scenarios are on the table to strengthen the system.

Opposition parties say increasing fees would hurt Quebec families.

The Associationqubcoise des centres de la petite enfance (CPEs)has already said it will plan protests to oppose the changes.