Canada

• Pharmacare
• Mass transit
• Paid time off
• Free or low-cost summer camps and after-school programs
• Further subsidize daycare education programs and wages so more qualified people enter (and stay) in the industry
• At least 1 more statutory holiday during the summer

Would've made my childhood easier, that's for sure.

Taxing their employers to pay for services for everyone?

I completely agree with the gist of the article - employees need time to care for their families.

But there are a lot of cases where the state should be doing more to care for people. We don't do enough to support adults with medical problems; or help the elderly live safely and happily at home. It shouldn't always fall on family members to help those in need.

4 day work weeks and minimum 4-6 weeks off in a year.