Ontario is investing $20 million to launch the Liam Riazati Memorial Fund, a new initiative to help protect children in child care by helping community-based licensed facilities install concrete barriers.
The Liam Riazati Memorial Fund will support community-based child care programs, many of which operate in unique spaces such as retail settings, places of worship, residential dwellings and other standalone public buildings, where concrete barriers can provide an extra layer of protection.
Starting in early 2026, existing community-based child care operators will be able to access a simple application process that will make it easy for operators to arrange the delivery and installation of the barriers, which will be supplied free of charge. Further details on how to apply will be provided to child care operators in early 2026.